sym·pho·nette
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plural symphonettes
Definition of symphonette
1a
: a symphony orchestra that plays light music in addition to the standard classical repertoire
c
: an amateur symphony orchestra
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“Symphonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonette. Accessed 27 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of symphonette was in 1862
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