symphonic
1 synonym for symphonic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having the qualities or form of a symphony.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
symphonious
How to use symphonic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
symphonic music
a symphonic score
The word is used mainly in discussion of classical and orchestral music.
Etymology
Symphonic was formed in English by adding the adjective ending -ic to symphony.
Full origin of symphonic →Frequently asked questions
What does symphonic mean?
Symphonic describes music that has the character or structure of a symphony.
Is symphonic only used for orchestras?
It is most often used for orchestral music, since a symphony is written for a full orchestra.
How is symphonic different from symphony?
Symphony is the noun for the musical work itself, while symphonic is the adjective describing music with that character.
