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philharmonic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfɪlhɑːrˈmɑːnɪk/ · UK /ˌfɪlhɑːˈmɒnɪk/

philharmonic means: A large group of musicians who play classical music together.

noun

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAC1

A large group of musicians who play classical music together.

  • The philharmonic played beautifully.
  • She joined the philharmonic as a violinist.
  • We bought tickets to hear the city’s philharmonic.

Similar words: symphony orchestra, orchestra

Common phrases: local philharmonic, conduct a philharmonic, the philharmonic

adjective

DEVOTED TO MUSICC2

Interested in and supportive of music, especially public performances.

  • She joined a philharmonic society.
  • The philharmonic association arranged concerts every month.
  • Local philharmonic groups supported the young musicians.

Similar words: music-loving

Common phrases: philharmonic society, philharmonic association

Questions about philharmonic

What does philharmonic mean?

A large group of musicians who play classical music together.

What is philharmonic in other languages?

Türkçe: filarmoni orkestrası · Español: orquesta filarmónica · Français: orchestre philharmonique · Deutsch: Philharmonie · Italiano: orchestra filarmonica · 日本語: 交響楽団

How do you pronounce philharmonic?

In American English /ˌfɪlhɑːrˈmɑːnɪk/; in British English /ˌfɪlhɑːˈmɒnɪk/.

How do you use philharmonic in a sentence?

The philharmonic played beautifully. She joined the philharmonic as a violinist.

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