die Sinfonie
Translation
symphony
Examples
Wir hören eine Sinfonie von Beethoven.
We are listening to a symphony by Beethoven.
Der Komponist schrieb neun Sinfonien.
The composer wrote nine symphonies.
Grammar Patterns
a symphony by sb. to listen to a symphony by sb. Wir hören eine Sinfonie von Beethoven.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konzert (concert), Orchesterwerk (orchestral work)
Etymology
From Italian 'sinfonia', from Greek 'symphōnia' meaning 'agreement or concord of sound'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'symphony', making it very easy to remember. Just remember the feminine article 'die'.