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

Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026

These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko. —Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026

Electronic instruments are also part of the mix, with some symphonic elements, while the dominant textures are mostly organic and obscure, created with glass harmonica, cristal baschet (an instrument made of glass rods and metal), and a squeaky water tap. —Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026

With strong frequency response, the Air Pro 4+ work well for symphonic music as well. —Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 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