symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfä-nik 
1
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
Examples of symphonic in a Sentence
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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This philosophy is reflected in the season’s programming, which balances symphonic masterworks with contemporary voices.
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beck will bring his symphonic reinvention back to North American stages this summer, with nine concerts across eight cities backed by local orchestras.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
Blumberg similarly eschewed typical symphonic tools in favor of a Brutalist score built around field recordings.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beck will bring his symphonic reinvention back to North American stages this summer, with nine concerts across eight cities backed by local orchestras.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
Blumberg similarly eschewed typical symphonic tools in favor of a Brutalist score built around field recordings.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for symphonic
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfän-ik
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
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