symphonic

[ sim-fon-ik ]

/ sɪmˈfɒn ɪk /

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.

Nearby words

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

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

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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