symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik 

1

: harmonious, symphonious

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

sim-ˈfä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of symphonic

• musical
• melodic
• melodious
• orchestral

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring

Recent Examples on the Web

At least two of the three pieces on Tuesday night’s program, at Moody Performance Hall, were conceived for orchestras smaller than our symphonic norms. —Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

With a new focus on melody and epic scene-setting, the Florida metal band goes all in on symphonic black metal. —Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026

And Lincoln’s seeming role as a symphonic football is nothing new, either. —Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026

The show also will feature symphonic suites conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and arranged by Kazunori Miyake. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing symphonic

• symphonic poem

Rhymes for symphonic

• atonic
• benthonic
• bionic
• bosonic
• bubonic
• canonic
• carbonic
• cyclonic
• demonic
• dystonic
• hadronic
• harmonic

Kids Definition

symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik 

1

: harmonious sense 1

2

: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra

symphonically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb