symphony
noun
sym·pho·ny
ˈsim(p)-fə-nē 
plural symphonies
1
: consonance of sounds
2
b
c(1)
: a usually long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
(2)
: a musical composition (as for organ) resembling such a symphony in complexity or variety
3
: consonance or harmony of color (as in a painting)
4
b
: a symphony orchestra concert
5
: something that in its harmonious complexity or variety suggests a symphonic composition
a symphony of flavors
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Examples of symphony in a Sentence
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Watt, who recently published a book about the experiences of African American symphony players, listened to the discussion on social justice in young adult novels.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Each concert program will be tailored to specific audiences through symphony and community collaboration.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Each concert program will be tailored to specific audiences through symphony and community collaboration.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
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symphony
noun
sym·pho·ny
ˈsim(p)-fə-nē
plural symphonies
1
: harmonious arrangement (as of sound or color)
a symphony of sounds in the forest
2
: a usually long musical composition for a full orchestra
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