Symphony Definition
sĭmfə-nē
noun
Harmony of sounds, esp. of instruments.
Webster's New World
An extended composition for full orchestra, usually having several movements.
Webster's New World
An instrumental overture or interlude, as in early opera.
American Heritage
An instrumental passage in a composition that is largely vocal or choral.
Webster's New World
Harmony of any kind, esp. of color.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- major work
- orchestral sonata
- symphonic composition
- ritornelle
- philharmonic
- symphony-orchestra
- symphonic music
- orchestra
- music
- band
- harmony
- concert
- chord
- concord
- consonance
Other Word Forms of Symphony
Noun
Singular:
symphonyPlural:
symphoniesOrigin of Symphony
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Middle English symphonye harmony from Old French symphonie from Latin symphōnia from Greek sumphōniā from sumphōnos harmonious sun- syn- phōnē sound bhā-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnia).
From Wiktionary
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