symphonic
Americanadjective
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Music. of, for, pertaining to, or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra.
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of or relating to symphony or harmony of sounds.
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characterized by similarity of sound, as words.
Other Word Forms
- nonsymphonic adjective
- nonsymphonically adverb
- presymphonic adjective
- symphonically adverb
Etymology
Origin of symphonic
First recorded in 1855–60; symphon(y) + -ic
Example Sentences
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The opening concert will be Marsalis's symphonic work All Rise, featuring 200 singers and musicians in a piece that combines African chant, New Orleans parade music, gospel and Latin American styles.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
In the last room, a crescendo of monumental full portraits, the atmosphere is symphonic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
A symphonic mix of an espresso machine’s hiss, a ravenous juicer’s whir and ebullient Spanish welcomed me at my new favorite, Las Olas Cafe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
It’s almost symphonic, carrying on for almost seven minutes before descending into a lulling silence.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025
He was a sort of musical embodiment of Ellis Island, with all Europe’s exhausted, oppressed cultures finding refuge and a new start in his symphonic embrace.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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