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 Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made? — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026 With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026 All of a Sudden Japan’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi dazzled Cannes in 2021 with his symphonic meditation on grief, regret and human connection, Drive My Car, which went on to receive four Oscar nominations, winning for best international film. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic

Adjective

The latter line, in its phrasing and melody and even the musical tone of its words, is an almost perfect mimic of Santa Claus asking Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide his sleigh.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
Aside from his unbilled appearances on most of the songs on Jay Electronica’s 2020 album A Written Testimony, Jay-Z’s musical output has been sporadic and rare in recent years.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Supported by piano, bass and drums, the quartet blended jazz, soul and groove-driven improvisation, with Tillotson’s rich voice and melodic flute lines creating a distinctive sound.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 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

While working with composer Nicholas Britell on Andor and Michael Giacchino on Rogue One, Gilroy was struck by the orchestral landscape that surrounded them.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
David Baerwald is an American songwriter, composer, lyricist, and novelist, whose work has spanned 1970s punk rock, award-winning solo recordings, Grammy-winning mega-hits, orchestral film music, and literary fiction.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026