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 intercutting makes both thematic and artistic sense, as the director’s use of counterpoint gives the film a symphonic grandeur. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Their at-times symphonic sound included violin and flute, and Surkamp’s high voice put them in a similar category as Yes. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The Grammy-winning ensemble will host a night of symphonic thrills at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic

Adjective

The musical’s Broadway run was sadly short — just four months including previews — so many fans were overjoyed when a national tour was announced.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Woven through the movie are hundreds of photographs that were shot by Richard Avedon, and there’s no question that the images are stunning, but the way the movie layers them into your consciousness is nearly musical in its finesse.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

That decision paid off, as the gorgeous album marries thoughtful and melodic production with deeply personal storytelling about the member’s families and upbringings.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
With delirious melodic instincts, the Bronx rapper’s new tape evokes Young Money-era swag on a SoundCloud budget.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of melodic

Adjective

The arrival of rental equipment struck a less melodious note, which the bride took as her cue to leave the men to the set-up and retreat to a common room dotted with beanbags and rugs.

— Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Each tube contained live birds — five Cuban bullfinches and six Cuban melodious finches, agents said.

— David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of melodious

Adjective

Machover’s brilliant new half-hour orchestral score asks AI for agency.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
On orchestral tracks, like the opening scene to The Gospel According to the Other Mary by John Adams, the headphones also sounded very good.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026