symphony

noun

ˈsim(p)-fə-nē How to pronounce symphony (audio)
Definition of symphonynext
1
as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases

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2
as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony

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Recent Examples of symphony More than two dozen performers subsequently canceled appearances at the center, including composer Philip Glass, who had been scheduled to premiere a new symphony. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026 The exhibition is divided into three parts, with each envisioned as a part of a polyphonic score existing within the larger symphony of Busan itself. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026 The state’s first orchestra, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, was founded in 1894, one of many classical ensembles that began about 50 years after the oldest symphony in the country, the New York Philharmonic, was founded. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 That's like going from reading sheet music to hearing the symphony. — Kj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
  1. orchestration
  2. orchestra
  3. symmetry
  4. philharmonic
  5. harmony
  6. proportion
  7. balance
Noun
  • Models are commoditizing, and orchestration frameworks are multiplying.
    — Jim Douglas, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Pelico’s software is designed to replace traditional sales and operations execution processes with a real-time manufacturing orchestration system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of orchestration
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  • Later this year, the band plans to tour with a symphonic orchestra program.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The cast had an offsite orchestra playing in their ears and listeners with headphones were the only ones even aware that a performance was going on; everyone else barely noticed a few people in street clothes singing to themselves.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of orchestra
Noun
  • The balance of Spain’s structure in their passing network is a sight to behold, with connections across the pitch that have a near-perfect symmetry.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Those symmetries mixed scientific observations of the planets’ motions with meaningful numbers and dates in Maya culture.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Definition of symmetry
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  • It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director.
    — Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of philharmonic
Noun
  • Still, don’t confuse harmony with everyone silently knowing the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Rather than forcing the food to fit the wine, chefs and sommeliers continually refine both elements to achieve harmony.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • The modern Bulleit Bourbon subsequently became known for its unusually high proportion of rye, giving the whiskey a spicier profile than more corn-forward bourbons.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of proportion
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  • Benefits of Explosive Power Training Strategic training can improve your explosive power and has carryover benefits to your mobility, balance, fall risk, and more.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • This move signals a return to driving pleasure focused on lightness, balance, and affordability, contrasting with today's large electric SUVs.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of balance

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