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 In his first years, Dudamel explored standard symphonic repertory with immersions into the symphonies and worlds of Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak and Ives, often in context with new music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Cox compared it to listening to a symphony in person instead of a song on your phone speakers. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 At each stop, the Goosebump Orchestra or a local symphony will perform Neely’s original score live alongside Gibson’s performance. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 Should symphonies try to educate their patrons on the rule with an announcement at the beginning of the concert? — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 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
  • There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The production will feature scenic design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, music supervision and orchestrations by Sam Davis, and music direction by Rick Hip-Flores.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • The orchestra is also the only American orchestra performing at this year's Salzburg Festival, one of the most respected classical music events in the world.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • All of that was on display at the Bowl, as well as the limits of what an orchestra can do.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestra
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  • And from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Google also removed the temperature sensor from the camera bar to create more symmetry on the back—and to make space for HiLight.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 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
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  • Cook noted there needs to be a healthy harmony between being by yourself and being with other people.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Haircut 100 is a band that many fans have lost touch with, providing a thrilling reminder of the peppy harmonies that helped define one of the finest eras of British pop.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportion
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  • Tokayev, who has sought to maintain a delicate balance between Moscow and the West since sanctions were imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine, has justified the changes by citing the need for rapid decision-making in a fast-changing world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • For members who fall above that income range, HAAM offers a more limited subsidy, covering 50% of their premium balances.
    — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026
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