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symphony

UK
/ˈsɪmfəni/
US
/ˈsɪmfəni/

Translations

symphonynoun
symphonies
pl
UK
/ˈsɪmfəni/
US
/ˈsɪmfəni/
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to a full house.
L'orchestre a interprété la Neuvième Symphonie de Beethoven devant une salle comble.
orchestre symphonique
He joined the Cleveland Symphony as a trumpet player.
Il a rejoint l'orchestre symphonique de Cleveland comme trompettiste.
Additional translations
symphonieAu sens figuré, pour une combinaison harmonieuse d'éléments.
Synonyms
orchestration
concert
composition
symphonic work
musical arrangement
symphonyadjective
UK
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
US
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a symphony or symphony orchestra.
They attended a symphony concert on Saturday night.
Ils ont assisté à un concert symphonique samedi soir.

Definitions

symphonynoun
A large-scale musical composition for an orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form.
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to a full house.
A harmonious combination of elements, often used metaphorically.
The garden was a symphony of colors and scents.
A symphony orchestra.
He joined the Cleveland Symphony as a trumpet player.
symphonyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a symphony or symphony orchestra.
They attended a symphony concert on Saturday night.
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