symphony
Plural: symphonies
Noun
- An elaborate orchestral composition, usually in several movements.
- a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
- a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
- "we heard the Vienna symphony"
- An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
- An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
- Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
- A symphony orchestra.
Examples
- A perfectly laid Scrabble board is a SYMPHONY of interwoven words and high scores.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.
Synonyms
philharmonic, symphonic music, symphony orchestra
Scrabble Score: 21
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symphony: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 21
symphony: valid Words With Friends Word