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
Electronic instruments are also part of the mix, with some symphonic elements, while the dominant textures are mostly organic and obscure, created with glass harmonica, cristal baschet (an instrument made of glass rods and metal), and a squeaky water tap.
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Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026
With strong frequency response, the Air Pro 4+ work well for symphonic music as well.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Originally developed in Switzerland, the concert will feature a full symphonic orchestra, choir and visual projections from the game.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The overture had taken on a symphonic scale and dimension.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
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Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026
With strong frequency response, the Air Pro 4+ work well for symphonic music as well.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Originally developed in Switzerland, the concert will feature a full symphonic orchestra, choir and visual projections from the game.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The overture had taken on a symphonic scale and dimension.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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Hosts, musical guests for rest of the season Who's hosting 'SNL' next week?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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But his more recent works, which the ballet mostly draws from, are more melodic and cinematic in scope.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most critically imperiled are its endemic honeycreepers, bright and beautiful tropical songbirds that used to fill the forests with their melodious trill.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
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Online reactions quickly focused on her live delivery and the orchestral arrangement, which adds another layer to one of her most recent singles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
12 May 2026
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Yokota and Kondo no longer rely on the straightforward immediacy of pop motifs on sound chips, but exploit the measured complexity that drives ambitious orchestral works like Howard Shore’s Lord of the Rings.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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