symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: relating to or having the form or character of a symphony
symphonic music
3
: suggestive of a symphony especially in form, interweaving of themes, or harmonious arrangement
a symphonic drama
symphonically adverb

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
Recent Examples on the Web But the rehearsal was the first time the group got to put all the pieces together and hear the symphonic sound of it all. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024 The symphonic accompaniments, smartly arranged by Sean O'Loughlin and Stephen Barber, consistently let Ray and Saliers' voices and words lead the way. Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for symphonic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of symphonic was in 1856

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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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symphonic

adjective
sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
symphonically adverb

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