noun

symphony

symphony, harmony

The orchestra performed a beautiful symphony.

The orchestra performed a beautiful symphony.

The city is a symphony of sights and sounds.

The city is a symphony of sights and sounds.

((a symphony)) a long piece of music for a full orchestra The orchestra performed a beautiful symphony.

Synonyms: harmony, concert, composition

From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'phōnē' (sound). Literally 'sounding together'.

Think of an orchestra where all instruments sound ('-phony') together ('sym-').

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