tone poem
noun
: an extended programmatic composition for symphony orchestra usually freer in form than a symphony
tone poet
noun
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The new dark spinning ride is inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' 1874 symphonic tone poem, and revealing any more details would detract from the ride’s ghostly allure.
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Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Contemporary orchestras show increasing interest in the symphonies of Louise Farrenc, the tone poems of Augusta Holmès, and the choral works of Lili Boulanger.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
This kind of visual tone poem approach was something that was used quite a lot for multiple 80s anime.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The album Women features the world-premiere studio recording of Irish composer Ina Boyle's Violin Concerto (1935), which evokes bucolic scenes with the feel of a tone poem.
—Olivia Hampton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Contemporary orchestras show increasing interest in the symphonies of Louise Farrenc, the tone poems of Augusta Holmès, and the choral works of Lili Boulanger.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
This kind of visual tone poem approach was something that was used quite a lot for multiple 80s anime.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The album Women features the world-premiere studio recording of Irish composer Ina Boyle's Violin Concerto (1935), which evokes bucolic scenes with the feel of a tone poem.
—Olivia Hampton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Tone poem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20poem. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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