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symphonies

Variant of symphony

noun pl. symphonies

  1. harmony of sounds, esp. of instruments
  2. harmony of any kind, esp. of color
  3. anything, as a picture, characterized by harmonious composition
  4. Music
    1. an extended composition for full orchestra, usually having several movements
    2. an instrumental passage in a composition that is largely vocal or choral
    3. symphony orchestra
    4. Informal a concert by a symphony orchestra

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