adjective
symphonic
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Symphonic (adjective) means having the qualities or form of a symphony. Example: “The film score had a rich, symphonic sound.”
adjective
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music Having the qualities or form of a symphony.
"The film score had a rich, symphonic sound."
"She writes symphonic music for full orchestra."
"The band's new album takes a more symphonic approach than their earlier work."
How to use symphonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSymphonic means sounding or structured like a symphony.
When to use it
The word is used mainly in discussion of classical and orchestral music.
Memory tip
Remember symphonic is the adjective form; the noun you are describing is a symphony.
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Common pairings
symphonic music
a symphonic score
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Etymology
Symphonic was formed in English by adding the adjective ending -ic to symphony.
Synonyms
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symphonious
Rhymes for symphonic
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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.
What is the meaning of symphonic?
"symphonic" (adjective) means having the qualities or form of a symphony.
