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Symphonic: meaning, definitions and examples

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symphonic

 

[ sɪmˈfɒnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,042, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.