sym·pho·ny
symphony
- pronunciation:
- sIm
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- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
symphonies |
| definition 1: |
a musical piece for an orchestra that has three or four movements.
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| definition 2: |
a concert orchestra; symphony orchestra.
We listened to the symphony's new CD. |
| related words: |
music, orchestra |
Symphony comes from an ancient Greek word that means "a sounding together."