symphony

Meaning

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

Synonyms

concord

concert

harmony

concordance

philharmonic

consonance

symphonic music

symphonic

symphony orchestra

deal

harmoniousness

keeping

melody

orchestra

overtone

pact

sinfonia

stipulation

tune

unison

arrangment

symphonic composition

accord

conguity

accordance

agreement

amity

arrangement

compact

compatibility

concurrence

conformity

Translations

symphonie

sinfonia

Sinfonie

sinfonía

Symphonie

symfonie

sinfonia

simfonia

συμφωνία

αρμονία

sinfonia

سيمفونية

symphonia

senfoni

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: symphonye

In summary

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.