symphony

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(Anglais)

(countable, uncountable) An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
(countable, uncountable) An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
(countable, uncountable) Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
(US, countable, informal, uncountable) A symphony orchestra.

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/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

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symphonye

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From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.