symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfä-nik 
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
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Examples of symphonic in a Sentence
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
Recent Examples on the Web
The hip-hop outfit will actually take the stage with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Troy Miller, to perform symphonic versions of their biggest hits.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Interestingly, the eight-bar melody that Arlen would first play for Harburg, the one that sounded too symphonic and came from out of the blue, is precisely the section that so closely mirrors Lund’s work from 30 years earlier.
—Stephen Cox, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: 'Chicago: The Musical' in Concert Rob Fisher conducts this symphonic concert adaptation of the Broadway hit musical.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
Oceanic symphonic harmonization: This new SaaxoAmco project harnesses the boundless potential of resonating frequencies, psychedelic sonatas, and rhythmic ripples, in order to foster an otherworldly bond between marine life and the cosmos.
—Megan Amram, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The division will also partner with artists across Wasserman Music’s client roster, such as John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Laufey, and Zedd, to conceive and produce new programming symphonic projects.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
She has been involved at various times in the concert band, symphonic band, pep band, marching band and jazz ensemble.
—The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024
Written for large orchestra and inspired by Madame Helena Blavatsky’s Theosophical Society, the symphonic tone poem is a fantastical transformation of the Greek myth of Prometheus, who steals fire from the gods.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Without his symphonic genius, some of the most indelible images in movie history — from E.T.’s flight across the moon to the ravenous shark zeroing in on an unsuspecting swimmer — would have lacked their singular power.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Interestingly, the eight-bar melody that Arlen would first play for Harburg, the one that sounded too symphonic and came from out of the blue, is precisely the section that so closely mirrors Lund’s work from 30 years earlier.
—Stephen Cox, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: 'Chicago: The Musical' in Concert Rob Fisher conducts this symphonic concert adaptation of the Broadway hit musical.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
Oceanic symphonic harmonization: This new SaaxoAmco project harnesses the boundless potential of resonating frequencies, psychedelic sonatas, and rhythmic ripples, in order to foster an otherworldly bond between marine life and the cosmos.
—Megan Amram, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The division will also partner with artists across Wasserman Music’s client roster, such as John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Laufey, and Zedd, to conceive and produce new programming symphonic projects.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
She has been involved at various times in the concert band, symphonic band, pep band, marching band and jazz ensemble.
—The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024
Written for large orchestra and inspired by Madame Helena Blavatsky’s Theosophical Society, the symphonic tone poem is a fantastical transformation of the Greek myth of Prometheus, who steals fire from the gods.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Without his symphonic genius, some of the most indelible images in movie history — from E.T.’s flight across the moon to the ravenous shark zeroing in on an unsuspecting swimmer — would have lacked their singular power.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
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symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfän-ik
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
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