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How to pronounce symphony in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms symphonic music
Type of sonata
Derivation symphonic, symphonize
Type Words
Synonyms philharmonic, symphony orchestra
Type of orchestra
Derivation symphonize


we heard the Vienna symphony.

Examples of symphony

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You can listen to hip-hop or the symphony, watch an Indian circus or the ballet.
From the latimes.com
The gala drew nearly 300 guests and netted close to $1 million for the symphony.
From the ocregister.com
The hotel and its 260 rooms are furnished in a symphony in beige and wood grain.
From the time.com
When Manahan was symphony music director, he had opportunities to take time off.
From the inrich.com
Amado, she decided, was speaking to a fresh market that had evaded the symphony.
From the delawareonline.com
The challenge grant itself could help the symphony with businesses, Martin said.
From the charlotteobserver.com
It's not just classical music aficionados who want to see the symphony flourish.
From the altoonaherald.desmoinesregister.com
I think the finale of Mozart's 41st symphony complex and beautiful, for example.
From the guardian.co.uk
They also had tickets for the Boston symphony and had planned other sightseeing.
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More examples
  • A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
  • Symphony orchestra: a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony"
  • (symphonic) relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony; "symphonic choir"
  • In Western classical music, a symphony is an extended musical composition, scored almost always for orchestra. "Symphony" does not necessarily imply a specific form, though most are composed according to the sonata principle. ...
  • Symphony is an album from the English Soprano singer Sarah Brightman, released in January 2008 (see 2008 in music). This classical crossover album is a contrast to her previous collaboration with producer Frank Peterson, 2003's Harem; using more Gothic influences instead of Eastern.
  • Bechara El Khoury's Symphony, subtitled The Ruins of Beirut, was composed in 1985. It was the third of a series of works inspired in the ongoing Lebanese Civil War, being preceded by tone poem Lebanon in flames and a Requiem. ...
  • The Symphony grape is one of dozens of new grapes bred by Dr. Harold Olmo, Professor Emeritus of the University of California, Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology. Its development began in 1948 and was completed and introduced commercially in 1981. It was patented in 1983. ...
  • Hybrid are a British electronic music group based in Swansea, comprising Mike Truman and Chris Healings, with the addition of Charlotte James completing their 2010 lineup. They are primarily known as a progressive breaks act, although they overlap considerably with progressive house and trance. ...
  • An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra; harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements