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.

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Origin of symphonic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM symphonic

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

Words nearby symphonic

sympatric, sympetalous, symphile, symphonette, symphonia, symphonic, symphonic poem, Symphonie Fantastique, symphonious, symphonist, symphonize

How to use symphonic in a sentence

Despite flirting with another devastating blown lead, Kyle Shanahan remains a symphonic play-caller.
What to know from the NFL playoffs: Mike McCarthy is in trouble and Josh Allen is a bad man|Adam Kilgore|January 18, 2022|Washington Post
Early in his career, he focused on the symphonic repertoire, developing a particular expertise in the works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Anton Bruckner, Gustav Mahler and, later, Dmitri Shostakovich.
Bernard Haitink, acclaimed Dutch orchestra conductor, dies at 92|Matt Schudel|October 24, 2021|Washington Post
Some of his writings have been adapted for a symphonic work by British composer Jonathan Harvey.
Hans Küng, Catholic theologian who challenged papal authority, dies at 93|Matt Schudel|April 9, 2021|Washington Post
We’re not afraid to make choices that look different from a traditional symphonic chorus.
The challenges of conducting in a pandemic|Patrick Folliard|February 9, 2021|Washington Blade

That’s how long it takes for the symphonic Marvel Studios intro to reel you in.
‘WandaVision’ on Disney Plus gives Marvel Studios its first true power couple|David Betancourt|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
He is known to be difficult, because of his love of the Latinate, and his non-linear, digressive, even symphonic, narrative style.
Nigeria’s Larger-Than-Life Nobel Laureate Chronicles a Fascinating Life|Chimamanda Adichie|August 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Samuragochi received sole credit, and such an arrangement would be a complete no-no in the symphonic realm.
Japan’s Beloved Deaf Composer is Neither Deaf Nor a Composer|Jimmy So|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“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
When and how could he become acquainted with the symphonic masterpieces of the great German composers?
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
During his student years, Orpheus was the only one of Liszts symphonic poems which attracted him.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
On this same occasion Tchaikovsky begged Vladimir Stassov to suggest a subject for a symphonic fantasia.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovskys creative talents, which are occasionally apparent in his symphonic works, are completely lacking in The Oprichnik.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
I have only just finished the composition of a new work, the symphonic fantasia, Francesca da Rimini.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky