Philharmonic Definition

fĭlhär-mŏnĭk, fĭlər-
adjective
Devoted to or appreciative of music.
American Heritage
Designating or of a society or other group formed to sponsor a symphony orchestra.
Webster's New World
noun
A symphony orchestra sponsored as by such a society or group.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
philharmonic
Plural:
philharmonics

Origin of Philharmonic

  • French philharmonique from Italian filarmonico Greek phil-, philo- philo- Greek harmonika theory of music from neuter pl. of harmonikos musical harmonic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From phil- (“beloved, loved") + harmonic

    From Wiktionary

Philharmonic Sentence Examples

  • In 1855 he accepted an invitation to London, where he conducted the concerts of the Philharmonic Society with great success.

  • In addition, philharmonic concerts from world-famous conductors form a sizeable part of the Opera House's repertoire.

  • Philharmonic choir gave a spirited interpretation of Messiah with the accompanying Orchestra da Camera, under the excellent direction of the eminent Nicholas Cleobury.

  • I invite you to join the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world's finest symphony orchestras.

  • Forks intended for this vibration number, stamped "Philharmonic," were sold as late as 1846.

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