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 The theater, the ballet, the opera, and the symphony, where turning off your phone is gleefully enforced, are sanctuaries. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026 But either way, that can become a song or a composition or a symphony. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 In the Review’s October 22 issue, Matthew Aucoin surveys Philip Glass’s six-decade musical career, occasioned by the premiere of his new symphony, Lincoln, at Tanglewood this past summer. — Matthew Aucoin, The New York Review of Books, 10 Oct. 2026 Pan recalled attending a symphony in elementary school, while Kiley expressed his adoration for the Folsom Lake Symphony. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 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
  • Warm lyrical melodies glide across orchestration dappled with glistening chimes, or on engines of snare drums and heroic brass.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • That included a performance by Stegreif, an improvising orchestra that functions as a kind of German Wild Up.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The variety, the talent, the surprises … all of it demonstrates how vital and invigorating orchestras, chamber groups and classical composers can be.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of orchestra
Noun
  • Similar to all Origin diamonds, a focus on symmetry is given to showcase sparkle visible to the naked eye.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Western traditions of symmetry and notions of linear time are upended.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
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  • Co-written and directed by Ayana Nurdinova, the film tells the story of a music teacher from the small town of Balkhash who dreams of moving to the big city to perform in the philharmonic.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of philharmonic
Noun
  • Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Both vocal harmonies come through clearly with clean phasing effects.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The longtime model and actress turned to the label’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, sporting a dimensional suit jacket with a playful cutout and variations on proportions.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • But cancer, a spinal issue, and three surgeries in three years changed my body and my sense of balance.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance

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