SYMPHONIC Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

symphonic

adjective

sim-ˈfä-nik

Definition of symphonic

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 But Hynde makes the song as accusatory, and grandly symphonic, as a great Phil Spector track. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 After playing a listless game when serving for the opening set and falling behind in the ensuing tiebreak, Alcaraz put together one of those symphonic runs of points that break opponents’ hearts. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 So although the Torcal can be quite quiet, its default setting is more symphonic. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 Central Market, released in 2009, proved that his idiosyncratic melodic sensibility could translate to a more symphonic setting, with the Wordless Music Orchestra giving his giddy, loop-heavy compositions a bustling, bristling density. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic

Adjective

My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
This marked the first instance of the swear word accidentally making an appearance during a live sketch since Sam Rockwell in 2018 (not counting Sabrina Carpenter’s use of the word during a musical performance last year).

— Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

With more musicians in tow as well, Bridgers stretched her predominantly rock sound to new melodic territory, from ambient electronic to driving country.

— Christine Werthman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of melodic

Adjective

After a particularly melodious rendition of the national anthem—count on the Met audience to go full voice—the curtain soon rose on the Scottish Highlands.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of melodious

Adjective

Howard created multiple variations, including a piano-and-cello duet and orchestral arrangements.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
On the other side of the scale, the all-out live music experience featuring Sacramento orchestral and choral performers runs twice every Saturday evening until the end of the residency.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026