symphony

noun

ˈsim(p)-fə-nē How to pronounce symphony (audio)
Definition of symphonynext
1
as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases

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2
as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony

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Recent Examples of symphony Pan recalled attending a symphony in elementary school, while Kiley expressed his adoration for the Folsom Lake Symphony. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Somewhere in the heavens, these beloved instruments have formed a glorious orchestra—a cosmic symphony where every lost voice is restored. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Somewhere in the heavens, these beloved instruments have formed a glorious orchestra — a cosmic symphony where every lost voice is restored. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 But, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, served under lashings of sweet-sharp blackberry sauce, with a confetti of whole blackberries and leaves of mint, the lamb version was brilliant and bizarre, a symphony of strong-willed flavors. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphony
  1. orchestration
  2. orchestra
  3. symmetry
  4. philharmonic
  5. harmony
  6. proportion
  7. balance
Noun
  • More than a decade later, the project has been updated, reworked and rearranged with new electronic elements, new text and fresh orchestrations by Sven Helbig.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, new responsibilities are appearing around agents, workflow orchestration, digital performance, access, oversight and the economics of intelligent work.
    — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestration
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  • On a balmy April afternoon at Abbey Road Studios in London, a 74-piece orchestra comprised of violinists, cellists, flautists and even an organ-payer, is packed into Studio One.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In the heart of midtown Manhattan, the German orchestra performed a program of Italian music spanning Verdi, Leoncavallo, and Respighi, among others.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestra
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  • A certain symmetry binds her career and the league – 15 years, half of the league’s existence.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s some neat symmetry to Martin and Brown’s version arriving now, as Lil Nas X has only just begun a new chapter himself.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
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  • Co-written and directed by Ayana Nurdinova, the film tells the story of a music teacher from the small town of Balkhash who dreams of moving to the big city to perform in the philharmonic.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • It will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, who’s coming on as the philharmonic’s music and artistic director.
    — Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of philharmonic
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  • Yet her inclusion feels totally impromptu, like she and Bryan just got called up for their turn at karaoke and didn’t have a chance to work out the harmonies.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Drums burst over pirouetting synth chords, while Stel’s wispy harmonies evoke the feeling of coming up on ecstasy.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • Visually, the vehicle has modern, ultra-aggressive proportions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Courtney is in school to become a nurse practitioner, which added even more pressure to a home-and-work-life balance.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, hearing loss and balance issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of balance

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