symphony

The definition of a symphony is a lengthy piece of music, or harmony of sounds or colors.

(noun)

See symphony in Webster's New World College Dictionary

harmony of sounds, esp. of instruments
harmony of any kind, esp. of color
anything, as a picture, characterized by harmonious composition
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

Origin: ME symfonye < OFr simphonie < L symphonia < Gr symphōnia < syn-, together + phōnē, a sound: see phono-

See symphony in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sym·pho·nies

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.
Music
a. A symphony orchestra.
b. An orchestral concert.
Harmony, especially of sound or color.
Something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English symphonye, harmony

Origin: , from Old French symphonie

Origin: , from Latin symphōnia

Origin: , from Greek sumphōniā

Origin: , from sumphōnos, harmonious

Origin: : sun-, syn-

Origin: + phōnē, sound; see bhā-² in Indo-European roots

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