symphonic
- Adjective:
- Relating to or having the form or character of a symphony: Describes music composed for, or resembling the style and structure of, a symphony orchestra.
- Harmonious in sound; characterized by a harmonious combination of elements: Suggests a rich, complex, and pleasing blend of sounds or components.
Relating to a symphony:
- The composer's most ambitious work is a large-scale symphonic poem.
- She dreams of conducting a major symphonic orchestra.
Harmonious in sound:
- The symphonic roar of the waterfall filled the valley.
- He achieved a symphonic blend of flavors in the dish.
"Symphonic poem" (or tone poem): A piece of orchestral music, often in one movement, based on an extra-musical idea like a story or landscape. This is a specific musical form.
- Liszt's "Les Préludes" is a famous symphonic poem.
"Symphonic metal/rock": A subgenre of music that incorporates classical symphonic elements, such as orchestral arrangements, into heavy metal or rock music.
- The band is known for its epic, symphonic metal sound.
Symphony (n): An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in multiple movements.
- Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is iconic.
Symphonically (adv): In a symphonic manner.
- The themes are developed symphonically throughout the work.
- Harmonious: Forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
- Orchestral: Written for or performed by an orchestra.
- Melodious: Having a pleasant melody; tuneful.
(Note: "Symphonic" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily descriptive.) - In symphonic fashion: Done in a manner resembling the complexity and harmony of a symphony. - The various departments worked together in symphonic fashion to complete the project.
- harmonious in sound
- the symphonic hum of a million insects
- relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
- symphonic choir