symphonia

[ sim-foh-nee-uh ]

noun

1. any of various medieval musical instruments, as the hurdy-gurdy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of symphonia¹

1570–80; < Late Latin, Latin symphōnia symphony

Example Sentences

Yes, and if you don't instantly pay the hire, I'll strike up a symphonia on this little barrel organ here.

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The seat of honour at the Symphonia was next to Mary Abinger, and the baronet had held it too long already.

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At sunset, when the drum and symphonia sound, the armed guards are distributed.

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