symphony
noun/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ · [ˈsɪɱ.fə.nɪi̯]
Etymology From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.
1
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
- classical symphony
- compose a symphony
2 more examples
- full symphony orchestra
- The orchestra performed Beethoven’s Fifth symphony.
2
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
3
Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
- She described the city at night as a symphony of lights and sounds.
- Derived terms
- city symphony, minisymphony, pocket symphony, presymphony, symphonette, symphonic, symphonism, symphonist, symphonygoer