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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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