symphony

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

SꞮM · fə · ni (3 syllables)

English Noun Top 10,686

Definition

An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

Etymology

From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.

Example Sentences

"classical symphony"
"compose a symphony"
"full symphony orchestra"