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
With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.
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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.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with.
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Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCBand), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 70 musicians from throughout San Diego County, presented five scholarships at its annual Salute To Young Musicians concert on April 26, a news release stated.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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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
The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCBand), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 70 musicians from throughout San Diego County, presented five scholarships at its annual Salute To Young Musicians concert on April 26, a news release stated.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.
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Swanky Kitchen Band, named after our traditional local lemonade, is the keeper of Kitchen Music, which is a musical tradition native to the Cayman Islands.
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Bassist Dominic DiGesu and drummer Max Bassin make up a top-notch rhythm section, while guitarist Emily Green constantly solos, sometimes doubling Winter’s playing, other times providing melodic riffs.
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There was this new kind of a melodic way of expressing emotion.
Adjective
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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.
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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.
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.
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The Sunriver Music Festival brings in top musicians for orchestral events that range from family-friendly performances to classical concerts.
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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