symphony

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/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

noun 4

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

Beethoven's 5th, Dvorak's 7th, etc. | C major, D minor, etc.

VERB + SYMPHONY

compose, write

conduct, perform, play

The orchestra will perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the concert hall next month.

SYMPHONY + NOUN

orchestra

The Berlin Symphony Orchestra performed Beethoven's most famous compositions last night.

concert

PHRASES

symphony No. 2, etc.

Definitions

noun

An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

classical symphony

compose a symphony

An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.

Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.

She described the city at night as a symphony of lights and sounds.

A symphony orchestra.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a large orchestra

philharmonic

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

classical symphony

Wiktionary

compose a symphony

Wiktionary

full symphony orchestra

Wiktionary

Do you know the concert schedule of London Symphony Orchestra?

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The key of the symphony is G minor.

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This symphony is a real masterpiece.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, symphony is marked as informal, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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