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symphony

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of symphony

1 a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts

  • the satisfying symphony of color in Renoirʼs canvases
Synonyms of symphony

balance, coherence, concinnity, consonance, consonancy, harmony, orchestration, proportion, symmetry, unity
Words Related to symphony

coordination, correlation, correspondence, equalization, equilibrium, evenness, order, orderliness, regularity, uniformity
Near Antonyms of symphony

confusion, disorganization, dissonance, disturbance, tension

disconnectedness, disjointedness, incompatibility

irregularity, unevenness
Antonyms of symphony

asymmetry, discordance, disproportion, disunity, imbalance, incoherence, violence

2 a usually large group of musicians playing together

  • a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
Synonyms of symphony

band, orchestra, philharmonic, symphony orchestra
Words Related to symphony

brass band, chamber orchestra, sinfonietta

brasses, strings, woodwinds

combo, ensemble, group

company, troupe

duo, octet, quartet (also quartette), quintet, septet, sextet, trio

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