symphonic
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6.5
- adjective
- /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/
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sinfónico
- In his program note, Gershwin described Rumba as "a symphonic overture which embodies the essence of the Cuban dance."
- symphonic music
- symphonic band
- symphonic orchestra
My own brain thinks in in larger kind of more like symphonic constructions.
- My own brain thinks in in larger kind of more like symphonic constructions.
Examples
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Nowhere on earth was symphonic music ever valued more highly by multitudes of listeners than in the Soviet Union.
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Many of these bands play transcriptions of some very demanding classical and romantic symphonic works.
Academic text (1995) -
Taken as a whole, they constitute part of a great symphonic map of song.
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The immense body of music that we call classical symphonic music also has that ability.
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Explore the blend of jazz and symphonic music that is a hallmark of these pieces.
Academic text (1998) -
Point out that blending jazz and symphonic style is a feature of Gershwin's music.
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Whether performing as a duo or as a symphonic ensemble, musicians have always been interdependent upon other group members.
Academic text (1995) -
The work has been described as a symphonic poem for soprano, male-voice choir, and large orchestra.
Blog text (23) -
Describe the blending of jazz and symphonic music as a feature of George Gershwin's compositional style.
Academic text (1998) -
The concert featured a symphonic arrangement that captivated the audience with its harmonious melodies.
Synonyms
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5.3
Relating to music written to be played by a large group of instruments like strings and brass
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4.2
Sounds that blend in a pleasant way
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8.1
Sounds that match and are pleasant, like music or voices
Antonyms
Compounds
How Symphonic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word symphonic comes from the Greek parts sym- meaning 'together' and phon- meaning 'sound', the same phon- in phone. It means 'sounds together', so we call something symphonic when many parts join to make a full, musical sound.