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 The new project on my hard drive focuses not on songs or symphonies but on cruelty, injustice, dishonesty, and the politics of everyday language. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Much like a symphony, a biophony comprises complex harmonies and rhythms – performed by an orchestra of birds, animals, insects, plants, as well as wind, water, rocks, and soil. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 In January, celebrated composer Philip Glass announced his withdrawal of a symphony honoring Abraham Lincoln that was scheduled for its first-ever performance by the National Symphony Orchestra in June. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 At each stop, the Goosebump Orchestra or a local symphony will perform Neely’s original score live alongside Gibson’s performance. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphony
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  1. orchestration
  2. orchestra
  3. symmetry
  4. philharmonic
  5. harmony
  6. proportion
  7. balance
Noun
  • Engineering teams regularly evaluate emerging AI models, orchestration frameworks, cloud platforms, and enterprise technologies.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Its value can include power capacity, vehicle-flow design, charging orchestration, local permits, maintenance processes and operating history.
    — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of orchestration
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  • And then there’s original sound capture (like a steam engine for the Hogwarts Express), mixing to give the conversations a 360 feel, music to compose and an orchestra to record it.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • All of that was on display at the Bowl, as well as the limits of what an orchestra can do.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestra
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  • There’s a dark and delirious symmetry to the way Jordan and Gareth mirror each other’s self-hatred and desperate longing.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetry
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  • 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
  • But the orchestra couldn’t afford to continue playing there, and the philharmonic moved to cheaper accommodations at nearby First Baptist Church and ultimately the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of philharmonic
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  • The crowd listened in silence as the Polynesians, wearing blue fire uniforms, sang a Tahitian hymn in harmony while two of them strummed ukuleles.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That’s maybe the most important thing, as far as the quality of your day-to-day lived experience—the harmony of your relationships.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Now, one element of great balance is there’s not a ton of headliners, stars.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This balance prevents the charge pile-up that normally creates a dangerous electric-field spike when the transistor turns off.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance

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