symphony
noun
sym·pho·ny
ˈsim(p)-fə-nē 
plural symphonies
1
: consonance of sounds
2
b
c(1)
: a usually long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
(2)
: a musical composition (as for organ) resembling such a symphony in complexity or variety
3
: consonance or harmony of color (as in a painting)
4
b
: a symphony orchestra concert
5
: something that in its harmonious complexity or variety suggests a symphonic composition
a symphony of flavors
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Examples of symphony in a Sentence
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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The Harmony Project will perform two short pieces by composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, the symphony said in a blog post.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
In August, the symphony will host two cinematic pops concerts.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Naturally, the sound of millions of bugs singing in the forest is also a symphony of dinner bells for fish and wildlife.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
Following this week’s back-to-back overnight symphonies, the Department of Safety and Inspections contacted the city’s licensing department, which again reached out to Kraus-Anderson Realty on Thursday, and company officials reassured them residents finally would get a good night’s rest.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 May 2024
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
In August, the symphony will host two cinematic pops concerts.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Naturally, the sound of millions of bugs singing in the forest is also a symphony of dinner bells for fish and wildlife.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
Following this week’s back-to-back overnight symphonies, the Department of Safety and Inspections contacted the city’s licensing department, which again reached out to Kraus-Anderson Realty on Thursday, and company officials reassured them residents finally would get a good night’s rest.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 May 2024
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symphony
noun
sym·pho·ny
ˈsim(p)-fə-nē
plural symphonies
1
: harmonious arrangement (as of sound or color)
a symphony of sounds in the forest
2
: a usually long musical composition for a full orchestra
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