symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: relating to or having the form or character of a symphony
symphonic music
3
: suggestive of a symphony especially in form, interweaving of themes, or harmonious arrangement
a symphonic drama
symphonically adverb

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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From honoring Black women’s transformative roles in symphonic music to celebrating gospel legends and Black Southern electronic music, Eldorado Ballroom Houston is both homage and innovation. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025 The second longest-running symphonic outdoor drama performance in the U.S., the play has been performed every summer since 1937. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025 Consider a morning stroll along Mendocino Trail, which undulates along the continent’s edge for miles, delivering a symphonic show of rolling waves and squawking sea birds, who sing their wild tunes from the top of dramatic rock formations. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025 The official press release does not specifically mention a third album being on the way, so further announcements are surely coming down the pike from Laufey, who has also not yet announced any touring for 2025 other than a handful of symphonic summer dates and a Jazz Fest appearance. Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of symphonic was in 1856

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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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symphonic

adjective
sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
symphonically adverb

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