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symphony

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Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪmfəni/

symphony means: A long piece of music for an orchestra, usually divided into several parts.

noun

ORCHESTRAL MUSICB2

A long piece of music for an orchestra, usually divided into several parts.

  • The orchestra played a symphony.
  • She composed her first symphony at twenty.
  • The final movement of the symphony was thrilling.

Common phrases: compose a symphony, perform a symphony, symphony orchestra

HARMONIOUS MIXTUREC2

A beautiful combination of sounds, colors, or other things that fit together well.

  • The garden was a symphony of colors.
  • Birdsong and flowing water created a symphony of sounds.
  • The meal offered a rich symphony of flavors.

How to use it: a symphony of something (The garden is a symphony of colors.)

Similar words: harmony

Common phrases: symphony of colors, symphony of sounds, symphony of flavors

Questions about symphony

What does symphony mean?

A long piece of music for an orchestra, usually divided into several parts.

What is symphony in other languages?

Türkçe: senfoni · Español: sinfonía · Français: symphonie · Deutsch: Sinfonie · Italiano: sinfonia · 日本語: 交響曲

How do you pronounce symphony?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪmfəni/.

How do you use symphony in a sentence?

The orchestra played a symphony. She composed her first symphony at twenty.

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