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   symphony

   /ˈsɪmfəni/

   noun

   • 1. an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form: "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony"
   • ▪ an orchestral interlude in a large-scale vocal work.
   • ▪ (especially in names of orchestras) short for symphony orchestra
   • ▪ something regarded as a composition of different elements: "autumn is a symphony of texture and pattern"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting any of various instruments such as the dulcimer or the virginal): from Old French symphonie, via Latin from Greek sumphōnia, from sumphōnos ‘harmonious’, from sun- ‘together’ + phōnē ‘sound’.

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   The meaning of SYMPHONY is consonance of sounds. How to use symphony in a sentence.

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   SYMPHONY definition: 1. a long piece of music for an orchestra, usually with four movements (= parts): 2. a long piece…. Learn more.

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   A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, most often for orchestra.

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   Symphony definition: an elaborate instrumental composition in three or more movements, similar in form to a sonata but written for an orchestra and usually of far grander proportions and more varied elements.. See examples of SYMPHONY used in a sentence.

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   A symphony is the name of a type of classical music (a long, complex sonata) and the large orchestra that plays that music.

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   symphony. noun. /ˈsɪmfəni/. /ˈsɪmfəni/. (plural symphonies) a long, complicated piece of music for a large orchestra, in three or four main parts (called movements) Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5, conducted by Hugh Wolff. the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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   SYMPHONY meaning: 1. a long piece of music for an orchestra, usually with four movements (= parts): 2. a long piece…. Learn more.