Definition of symphonicnext

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Recent Examples of symphonic Later this year, the band plans to tour with a symphonic orchestra program. Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Though the song is heavily acoustic, its distorted guitar solos hail squarely from the realm of harder rock, and the artificial choirs that seep in toward the end seem to call out to the symphonic citadels of the Norwegian black metallers. Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 Running through July 25 in various locales across town and famously covering myriad genres — jazz, big band, folk, bluegrass, pop, piano, chamber music, opera and symphonic — this year’s programming focuses on Beethoven. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The Legend of Korra In Concert will invite fans to experience Korra’s world through a live symphonic performance synchronized with HD projections of memorable scenes from the series in chronological order. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
  • Yet the filmmakers infuse it with levity, showing his love and affinity for animals, as well ashis musical talents.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The musical revival, directed by Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, grossed a whooping $1,963,666 for its final eight performances.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Angels is relentless, melodic, and aggressive—Pocket Pet and Achilles are standouts—a darkly feverish run of glitchy and tense soundscapes.
    Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Neither part has quite enough melodic interest for me personally.
    Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But any of its musical sequences, especially those featuring Garland’s sterling and melodious voice, is still guaranteed to give audiences goosebumps for decades to come.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The cows are pampered with melodious poetry describing their beauty and calling them by their names.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Everything in between is a dream, at least according to Anthony Hopkins, composer of orchestral music.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For orchestral music, like John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the Miltons prove a solid platform.
    Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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