symphony

[sym·pho·ny]

A symphony is the name of a type of classical music (a long, complex sonata) and the large orchestra that plays that music.

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A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.

Noun
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

Noun
a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony"

n.
A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.

n.
A stringed instrument formerly in use, somewhat resembling the virginal.

n.
An elaborate instrumental composition for a full orchestra, consisting usually, like the sonata, of three or four contrasted yet inwardly related movements, as the allegro, the adagio, the minuet and trio, or scherzo, and the finale in quick time. The term has recently been applied to large orchestral works in freer form, with arguments or programmes to explain their meaning, such as the "symphonic poems" of Liszt. The term was formerly applied to any composition for an orchestra, as overtures, etc., and still earlier, to certain compositions partly vocal, partly instrumental.

n.
An instrumental passage at the beginning or end, or in the course of, a vocal composition; a prelude, interlude, or postude; a ritornello.

Symphony

Sym"pho*ny , n.; pl. Symphonies . [F. symphonie (cf. It. sinfonia), L. symphonia, Gr. ; with + a sound, the voice. See Phonetic.] 1. A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.

The trumpets sound, And warlike symphony in heard around.

2. A stringed instrument formerly in use, somewhat resembling the virginal.

With harp and pipe and symphony.

3. (Mus.) (a) An elaborate instrumental composition for a full orchestra, consisting usually, like the sonata, of three or four contrasted yet inwardly related movements, as the allegro, the adagio, the minuet and trio, or scherzo, and the finale in quick time. The term has recently been applied to large orchestral works in freer form, with arguments or programmes to explain their meaning, such as the "symphonic poems" of Liszt. The term was formerly applied to any composition for an orchestra, as overtures, etc., and still earlier, to certain compositions partly vocal, partly instrumental. (b) An instrumental passage at the beginning or end, or in the course of, a vocal composition; a prelude, interlude, or postude; a ritornello.

A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.

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Usage Examples

You can't play a symphony alone, it takes an orchestra to play it.

When the bright angel dominates, out comes a great work of art, a Michelangelo David or a Beethoven symphony.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Coming to understand a painting or a symphony in an unfamiliar style, to recognize the work of an artist or school, to see or hear in new ways, is as cognitive an achievement as learning to read or write or add.

I grew up a Red Sox fan. I grew up going to Fenway Park and the Museum of Fine Arts and the Science Museum and Symphony Hall and going to the Common, walking around. My whole family at different times lived and worked in Boston.

A friend gave me a CD of the 'Pathetique' Symphony as a Christmas present. I went home, and I put on the CD expecting to listen to Tchaikovsky. But it started 'ta ta ta taaa.' It was too long for me. I didn't understand it at first, but then I fell in love, in love, in love.