philharmonic

adj, noun — 2 senses

philharmonic

adj

US /ˌfɪlərˈmɑnɪk/ · /ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/

Etymology From French philharmonique; from Italian filarmonico. By surface analysis, phil- + harmonic.

1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music Appreciative of music, but especially to its performance; devoted to music.

Derived terms
philharmonically

philharmonic

noun

Etymology From French philharmonique; from Italian filarmonico. By surface analysis, phil- + harmonic.

1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A full-size symphony orchestra.

Related terms
chamber music, chamber orchestra, conservatory, orchestra, symphony

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