as in musical
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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Recent Examples of symphonic
Tony DeSare lends his signature vocals and dynamic piano playing to a symphonic celebration of the Piano Man’s most iconic rock hits.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 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
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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Hall’s musical guests trended hip-hop—Tupac Shakur, the Wu-Tang Clan, and LL Cool J all garnered important exposure on the show.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The event included speakers and musical performances, followed by a march.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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A lot of dance music leans more dark and some of his melodic tendencies are brighter in a way, more major key.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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The melodic and sunny set was infused with love, horns and abundant good vibes that set the tone for the rest of the night.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most critically imperiled are its endemic honeycreepers, bright and beautiful tropical songbirds that used to fill the forests with their melodious trill.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
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The orchestral instruments contain several choir samples, a harp, a pipe organ, and the usual brass, percussion, strings, and woodwinds.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Born in Venezuela, Dudamel was trained through El Sistema, a national music education program focused on youth development through orchestral instruction.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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