symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: relating to or having the form or character of a symphony
symphonic music
3
: suggestive of a symphony especially in form, interweaving of themes, or harmonious arrangement
a symphonic drama
symphonically adverb

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
Recent Examples on the Web She has been involved at various times in the concert band, symphonic band, pep band, marching band and jazz ensemble. The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024 Written for large orchestra and inspired by Madame Helena Blavatsky’s Theosophical Society, the symphonic tone poem is a fantastical transformation of the Greek myth of Prometheus, who steals fire from the gods. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Without his symphonic genius, some of the most indelible images in movie history — from E.T.’s flight across the moon to the ravenous shark zeroing in on an unsuspecting swimmer — would have lacked their singular power. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 This season’s concerts will span the gamut of musical styles, from popular symphonic classics and music from the Great American Songbook to jazz, Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll and cinematic favorites that have defined American pop culture. The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024 The award-winning symphonic band of more than 75 area musicians welcomes renowned saxophone soloist Rob Verdi, whose performance will feature his unique collection of instruments, including a sopranino sax, contrabass sax and an original 1880 sax from Adolphe Sax, the instrument’s creator. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 African and Latin diasporic (especially Cuban) rhythm has rarely been understood or truly respected by American institutions connected with symphonic repertoire. Ethan Iverson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024 The program embraces both classic and contemporary music and touches on work songs, folk songs, blues, traditional synagogue music, gospel music, funk, hip-hop and symphonic music, and a slew of other genres. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 8 Jan. 2024 And even Red Bull called on them to accompany Rick Ross for its symphonic concert series. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of symphonic was in 1856

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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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symphonic

adjective
sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
symphonically adverb

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