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 club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Once again, the Meyerson’s big Fisk organ will get minimal use in the symphonic repertory, although resident organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform in the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Tony DeSare lends his signature vocals and dynamic piano playing to a symphonic celebration of the Piano Man’s most iconic rock hits.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
If metal has always been inherently camp, then few strains are as attuned to it as symphonic black metal.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Once again, the Meyerson’s big Fisk organ will get minimal use in the symphonic repertory, although resident organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform in the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Tony DeSare lends his signature vocals and dynamic piano playing to a symphonic celebration of the Piano Man’s most iconic rock hits.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
If metal has always been inherently camp, then few strains are as attuned to it as symphonic black metal.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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This is, without question, the funniest musical currently running on Broadway.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bhosle is best known for her musical partnership with composer RD Burman, her longtime collaborator and eventually her husband.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although his work has evolved to include more melodic soundscapes, Subtronics remains committed to bringing more people to a better understanding of the genre that first brought his life into focus.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 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,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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On the final night, newer Rough Trade signee caroline will perform with My New Band Believe, which is led by ex-black midi member Cameron Picton, while Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker will introduce a screening of Kes featuring a live orchestral soundtrack.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
14 Apr. 2026
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An old soul with with a huge, commanding voice, his catalog hovers between the orchestral swoon of pre-rock ballads, the pristine melodies of Anita Baker and the rangy, resilient yearning of his hometown’s soul tradition.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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