philharmonic

2 synonyms for philharmonic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Devoted to or appreciative of music, especially orchestral music (used mainly in orchestra names).

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

symphony

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

symphony orchestra

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Devoted to or appreciative of music, especially orchestral music (used mainly in orchestra names).

“The philharmonic society raises funds to support young musicians.”

symphony symphony orchestra

2. noun

A full symphony orchestra, especially one named as such.

“We saw the New York Philharmonic perform Beethoven's Ninth.”

symphony

How to use philharmonic

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

the philharmonic orchestra attend the philharmonic

Etymology

From French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico, literally combining "phil-" (loving) with "harmonic."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “philharmonic” mean?

The word “philharmonic” means devoted to or appreciative of music, especially orchestral music (used mainly in orchestra names). In plain terms, usually seen as part of an orchestra's name, meaning a full symphony orchestra devoted to classical music.

How do you pronounce “philharmonic”?

“Philharmonic” is pronounced fihl-hah-MO-nihk (/ˌfɪlərˈmɑnɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “philharmonic” in a sentence?

Here is “philharmonic” used in a sentence: “The philharmonic society raises funds to support young musicians.”

What part of speech is “philharmonic”?

Depending on how it is used, “philharmonic” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “philharmonic” come from?

The word “philharmonic” comes from French. From French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico, literally combining "phil-" (loving) with "harmonic.".

Is “philharmonic” a common word?

“Philharmonic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “philharmonic” have?

“Philharmonic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: devoted to or appreciative of music, especially orchestral music (used mainly in orchestra names).

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