Symphony

Definitions

1. An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
   countable, uncountable
2. An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
   countable, uncountable
3. Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
   countable, uncountable
4. A symphony orchestra.
   US, countable, informal, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“classical symphony”

“compose a symphony”

“full symphony orchestra”

“The orchestra performed Beethoven’s Fifth symphony.”

“She described the city at night as a symphony of lights and sounds.”

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