sym·pho·ny
symphony
- pronunciation:
- sIm
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- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
symphonies |
| definition 1: |
a musical composition for orchestra, usu. having three or four movements and similar in form to a sonata.
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| definition 2: |
a symphony orchestra.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) an orchestral performance; concert.
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| definition 4: |
anything marked by harmonious sounds, colors, or other elements.
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| related words: |
music, orchestra |
Symphony comes from an ancient Greek word that means "a sounding together."