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
The fusion of Nas’ poetic lyricism with a full symphonic accompaniment has drawn praise from both audiences and collaborators.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Stylistically, Simon smoothly moves from charismatic symphonic writing through a wide range of African American musical styles, leaving improvisational room for the vocal soloists.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Yet The Great War & The Great Gatsby is part of Monsky's American History Unbound series, which explore pivotal moments in American history through symphonic and visual presentations.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
On March 13, a symphonic version was released, arranged by Borja Arias and performed by Melody alongside the RTVE Orchestra and Choir, adding a more cinematic and emotional dimension to the track.
—Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Stylistically, Simon smoothly moves from charismatic symphonic writing through a wide range of African American musical styles, leaving improvisational room for the vocal soloists.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Yet The Great War & The Great Gatsby is part of Monsky's American History Unbound series, which explore pivotal moments in American history through symphonic and visual presentations.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
On March 13, a symphonic version was released, arranged by Borja Arias and performed by Melody alongside the RTVE Orchestra and Choir, adding a more cinematic and emotional dimension to the track.
—Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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Since the release of Wicked last fall, fans of the musical have been eagerly waiting for the second installment Wicked: For Good.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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The group asked the city for permission several times and was initially rejected, but eventually the government relented, allowing Queens of the Stone Age to become the first musical act to perform live – legally, that is – within the eerie setting.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The Argentine musician was among the first to apply a broad range of musical ideas to film and TV scores, from jazz and rock to more modern and complex techniques of orchestral writing.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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In Los Angeles, after the dancers, the Hollywood Philharmonic took the stage for orchestral takes of some of the group’s hits.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Her smooth, melodious voice has earned her four JUNO Awards and the FIJM’s prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Award in 2013.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The catchy, melodious songs are carefully curated to tug at heartstrings, with lyrics that reflect similar memories and moments in one’s life.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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