symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik 

1

: harmonious, symphonious

2

: relating to or having the form or character of a symphony

symphonic music

3

: suggestive of a symphony especially in form, interweaving of themes, or harmonious arrangement

a symphonic drama

symphonically

sim-ˈfä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• canorous
• euphonic
• euphonious
• harmonious
• harmonizing
• melodious
• musical
• symphonious
• tuneful

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring

Recent Examples on the Web

Themes range from the annual holiday pops concerts to recognizing composers of the past to new symphonic voices. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024

The festival annually stages musicals, ballet performances and dramas, as well as jazz, pop and symphonic concerts (tickets range from €29 and €79). —Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024

The album is a short and sweet 45 minutes, including a back half of almost symphonic, suite-esque tracks. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 May 2024

This performance made the rare argument for Bruckner-as-ensemble-drama, à la Mahler, rather than treating it like a symphonic monument. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing symphonic

• symphonic poem

Kids Definition

symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik 

1

: harmonious sense 1

2

: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra

symphonically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb