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 The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made? — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026 All of a Sudden Japan’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi dazzled Cannes in 2021 with his symphonic meditation on grief, regret and human connection, Drive My Car, which went on to receive four Oscar nominations, winning for best international film. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic

Adjective

The brainchild of founding guitarist and musical director Michael Sanders, One Tribe Nation has cooked up a musical stew that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles, California for over two decades.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The musical brought in $823,972 across just seven performances (the July 13 performance was cancelled), compared to the prior week’s $766,808 across eight performances.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

Back when Pitchfork could make or break bands, the website championed the London outfit, propelling the unlikely quintet from dorky purveyors of melodic dance songs to champions of the painfully cool.

— David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026
The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Definition of melodic

Adjective

The cows are pampered with melodious poetry describing their beauty and calling them by their names.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Light energy harnessed in the real world was now playing through the radio of his car in the dream world in the form of melodious static that lulled him either to sleep soundly or to be sound asleep.

— Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

Definition of melodious

Adjective

Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Pursuing themes explored on the 2025 orchestral suite La Belleza, Pimienta’s latest release, Caribenya, turns the page to brazenly direct songwriting.

— Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026