symphony Synonyms & Antonyms
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Symphony as a Noun
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
classical symphony
An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
She described the city at night as a symphony of lights and sounds.
A symphony orchestra.
Symphony in a Sentence
classical symphony
compose a symphony
full symphony orchestra
The orchestra performed Beethoven’s Fifth symphony.
She described the city at night as a symphony of lights and sounds.
Word Forms & Grammar
symphony (countable and uncountable, plural symphonies)
Words That Rhyme With Symphony
Origin of Symphony
From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.
Word Facts for Symphony
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra |
| Plural | symphonies |
How to Pronounce Symphony
You say symphony as /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɪm).