Symphonic: meaning, definitions and examples

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symphonic

 

[ sɪmˈfɒnɪk ]

Context #1

music

Relating to or characteristic of symphony or symphonies.

Synonyms

harmonic, melodic, orchestral

Examples of usage

  • The orchestra played a symphonic piece.
  • The symphonic composition impressed the audience.
  • The symphonic sound filled the concert hall.

Translations

Translations of the word "symphonic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinfônico

🇮🇳 सिम्फोनिक

🇩🇪 symphonisch

🇮🇩 simfonik

🇺🇦 симфонічний

🇵🇱 symfoniczny

🇯🇵 交響楽の

🇫🇷 symphonique

🇪🇸 sinfónico

🇹🇷 senfonik

🇰🇷 교향악의

🇸🇦 سيمفوني

🇨🇿 symfonický

🇸🇰 symfonický

🇨🇳 交响乐的

🇸🇮 simfoničen

🇮🇸 sinfónískur

🇰🇿 симфониялық

🇬🇪 სიმფონიური

🇦🇿 simfonik

🇲🇽 sinfónico

Word origin

The word 'symphonic' originates from the Greek word 'symphōnikos', which means 'harmonious'. It first appeared in the late 18th century in the context of music, specifically referring to compositions that resemble symphonies. The term 'symphonic' has since been widely used to describe music that is characterized by orchestral arrangements and harmonious melodies.