symphonic

[ sim-fon-ik ]

/ sɪmˈfɒn ɪk /

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adjective

Music. of, for, pertaining to, or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra.

of or relating to symphony or harmony of sounds.

characterized by similarity of sound, as words.

RELATED WORDS

lyrical, harmonic, consonant, harmonious, mellifluous, musical, symphonious

Nearby words

sympetalous, symphalangism, symphile, symphonette, symphonia, symphonic, symphonic poem, symphonie fantastique, symphonious, symphonist, symphonize

Origin of symphonic

First recorded in 1855–60; symphon(y) + -ic

Related forms

sym·phon·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·sym·phon·ic, adjectivenon·sym·phon·i·cal·ly, adverbpre·sym·phon·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for symphonic

But Samuragochi received sole credit, and such an arrangement would be a complete no-no in the symphonic realm.
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“On Mr. Fox, at first there was talk about using a symphonic orchestra,” he continues.
Meet Alexandre Desplat, Hollywood’s Master Composer|Andrew Romano|February 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the 19th century, Franz Liszt set about translating some of the greatest works of literature into symphonic tone poems.
Kronos Quartet and PEN: When Music and Literature Collide|Raquel Laneri|May 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The work reveals Schoenberg striving to emulate Strauss in the field of the symphonic poem; striving, however, in vain.
Musical Portraits|Paul Rosenfeld

And it was the flight of ecstasy that he sought to achieve in his symphonic poems.
Musical Portraits|Paul Rosenfeld
The post of drummer is one of the most difficult to fill in a symphonic orchestra.
How to Listen to Music, 7th ed.|Henry Edward Krehbiel
Never before had symphonic music played such pranks as are found here, especially in the Finale.
Music: An Art and a Language|Walter Raymond Spalding
I think the inspiration of a symphonic work can be of two kinds: subjective or objective.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky