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symphony definition

sym·phony (sim′fə nē)

noun pl. symphonies -·nies

  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

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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