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 show also will feature symphonic suites conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and arranged by Kazunori Miyake.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
What elevates the film into the stratosphere, though, is Murch’s symphonic manipulation of music, sound, and noise.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Imagineering has been slowly introducing the classic Star Wars orchestral music into Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland after largely keeping the symphonic score out of the land since its inception.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
When experienced live, its commanding choruses, exquisite vocal solos, awesome symphonic score and theatrical libretto can produce such a staggering emotional intensity that some music fans half-jokingly refer to it as Verdi’s best opera.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
What elevates the film into the stratosphere, though, is Murch’s symphonic manipulation of music, sound, and noise.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Imagineering has been slowly introducing the classic Star Wars orchestral music into Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland after largely keeping the symphonic score out of the land since its inception.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
When experienced live, its commanding choruses, exquisite vocal solos, awesome symphonic score and theatrical libretto can produce such a staggering emotional intensity that some music fans half-jokingly refer to it as Verdi’s best opera.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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The two introduced musical guest Mumford and Sons’ first number together, and Williams stood by his man at the final goodbyes, but Saturday’s SNL was assuredly all about Storrie, not Heated Rivalry, and not Williams.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
1 Mar. 2026
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Today, a year after his mom’s death (and just a few months after his dad, Grammy-winning singer D’Angelo, died of pancreatic cancer), the rapper and metro Atlanta resident keeps his parents’ respective, and equally influential, musical legacies close.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of a melodic section, maybe there will be violin scratches.—
Adam Bell
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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That melodic emphasis is a powerful remedy for Evaporator’s limited and occasionally even formulaic sound.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Both punk anthems and melodious tunes can be played on AM/FM CD and cassette stereo.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
17 Dec. 2025
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December’s a celebratory month showcasing our melodious melting pot of traditions, cultures, and creativity.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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The full force of Lawrence Sher’s cinematography, Karen Murphy’s production design and Hildur Guðnadóttir’s orchestral score is fabulous, combining to make something seedy, moody and extravagant.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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With assistance from underground mainstay NoSaint, the sounds are a collage of loopy VST plugins that recall hunger-rap Drake, ethereal textures reminiscent of a Nintendo OST, and soaring orchestral organs.—
Serge Selenou,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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