as in musical
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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Recent Examples of symphonic
Not to be left out, pop powerhouse Katy Perry claimed her fifth U.K. Top 10 album with 143, debuting at No. 6.
Outside the Top 10, Future’s Mixtape Pluto (11) marked his 12th Top 40 U.K. collection, and Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish secured a No. 20 debut with Yesterwynde.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
The result is a symphonic overture which embodies the essence of the Cuban dance.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024
And Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish is new at No. 5 with Yesterwynde.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Last night, Florence Welch was joined by the BBC Orchestra for a symphonic reimagining of the group’s debut album, Lungs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
The result is a symphonic overture which embodies the essence of the Cuban dance.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024
And Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish is new at No. 5 with Yesterwynde.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Last night, Florence Welch was joined by the BBC Orchestra for a symphonic reimagining of the group’s debut album, Lungs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
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Chu said the musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, was also coincidentally released during a momentous time.Tony Lee, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Shelley is only the third musical director of the orchestra, which was founded in 1978 and is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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November 1 and 2: The Music of Queen with Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Enjoy music from one of the greatest rock bands of all time with orchestral flair from Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent performers include Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith, who also both bolstered their sounds with an orchestral twist.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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An album with a decidedly punk-rock sound (a departure from the moody, melodious love songs she’s known for) and a foray into the US market.Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
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