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 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
Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Through the orchestra’s Keeping Score project − an initiative that includes documentaries, an education program and more, − Tilson Thomas introduced millions of viewers and students to symphonic music via public television and classrooms across the state, according to the San Francisco Symphony.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
These five symphonic songs are set to poetry by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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Lead actress in a musical nominee Caissie Levy eagerly joined the bit, who is widely regarded as one of Broadway’s kindest figures.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Neither actor has had much musical experience.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The ballad’s main features include a basic verse/chorus structure, slow tempo, lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies, and accompaniment that support those melodies.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
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The campaign unfolds as a romantic American pop star fantasy, where soft vintage femininity meets Western Americana and melodic storytelling.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 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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In such conditions, the orchestral model does not seem relevant, as it is largely based on predictability and on the assumption that the score is predefined and followed through.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Hong Kyung-Pio’s splendid cinematography, Micheal Abel’s huge orchestral score, Kim Hanjoon’s ace visual effects, and Yoo Sang Seoob’s impressive stunt coordination all deliver on a level Hollywood might envy, and likely at a tenth of the cost.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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