philharmonic
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- noun
- /ˌfɪl.ɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/
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orquesta filarmónica
- In 1922, the New York Philharmonic became the first orchestra ever to broadcast a live concert.
- New York Philharmonic
- Philharmonic Orchestra
- a philharmonic concert
We have excess which relieves a man to become the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
- We have excess which relieves a man to become the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
- He's in the damn in the Philharmonic, in that bitch.
- And he goes like, he's at the Philharmonic.
Examples
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Every week, the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra delivered a moving performance in an often freezing hall.
Fiction book (1996) -
She was thrilled to join the Philharmonic for their annual winter gala celebrating classical composers.
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The New York Philharmonic Orchestra is having a concert.
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Kurt Masur became Music Director of the New York Philharmonic in 1991.
Academic text (1998) -
Since 1992, Masur also holds the title of Honorary Guest Conductor of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Academic text (1998) -
The New York Philharmonic Orchestra is recognized for its outstanding performances of classical music.
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If you enjoy symphonies, attending a concert by the Berlin Philharmonic is a must.
Synonyms
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3.4
A large group of musicians who play instruments together, like violins and trumpets
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4.5
A large group of musicians who play together, with violins, flutes, trumpets, and drums
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3.3
A large group of musicians playing string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments
Compounds
- Specialized
A standard musical note used to tune instruments, usually the A above middle C at 440 hertz
Surface Forms
Morphology
philharmonic = harmonic (opaque) = phil + harmon + ic
The intermediate form is transparently built as 'phil-' plus 'harmonic', but the noun sense 'a large orchestra' is a conventional specialization and not directly predictable from the parts.
Etymology
Philharmonic joins Greek philo- 'love' and harmonic 'harmony' or 'sound'. As a noun, a philharmonic is a large orchestra — a group of musicians who come together to play and celebrate symphonic music.