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 Running through July 25 in various locales across town and famously covering myriad genres — jazz, big band, folk, bluegrass, pop, piano, chamber music, opera and symphonic — this year’s programming focuses on Beethoven. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The Legend of Korra In Concert will invite fans to experience Korra’s world through a live symphonic performance synchronized with HD projections of memorable scenes from the series in chronological order. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 July 2026 All of it comes together in their new album in a rich symphonic display that creates tension, emotion, introspection, and revelry and that tells a deep narrative through sound, one that even the addition of lyrics couldn’t improve on. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic

Adjective

Following Ariana Grande’s departure from the spotlight, the producers of Sunday in the Park with George confirm in a new statement that Grande’s role in the musical revival will be recast.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
She was born—for the first time—Alice Lucille McLeod in Detroit on August 27, 1937, the second youngest of six children in a musical family.

— Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

Lenae’s vocals have always been fluid; widening her repertoire just unlocks more melodic possibilities.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026
The group’s fourth album Welcome to my Blue Sky was released in the spring of 2025, one which finds the group further honing their melodic, hooky songwriting.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 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

The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone.

— Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
But what gave me the most challenges, excitement and joy has always been playing, especially orchestral.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026