noun
symphony
SIHM-fuh-nee
noun
1
A large-scale orchestral piece of music, usually in several movements.
"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music."
2
A harmonious combination of sounds, colours, or elements.
"The garden was a symphony of colour in early autumn."
How to Use Symphony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large orchestral musical work — or, loosely, any pleasing combination of things.
Common pairings
perform a symphony
symphony orchestra
a symphony of
Word Forms
symphonies plural
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Etymology
From Greek symphonia, "harmony of sound," from syn- ("together") + phone ("sound, voice").