symphony

sym·pho·ny

1. Music
   a. An extended piece in three or more movements for symphony orchestra.
   b. An instrumental passage in a vocal or choral composition.
   c. An instrumental overture or interlude, as in early opera.
2. Music
   a. A symphony orchestra.
   b. An orchestral concert.
3. Harmony, especially of sound or color.
4. Something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.

Origin: Middle English symphonye, harmony, from Old French symphonie, from Latin symphōnia, from Greek sumphōniā, from sumphōnos, harmonious : sun-, syn- + phōnē, sound; see bhā-² in Indo-European roots.