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symphony

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a long piece of music written for a large group of musicians called an orchestra.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

We went to hear a beautiful symphony at the concert hall last night.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most famous pieces of music ever written.

Full Definition

An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

Related Words

Synonyms:
orchestraconcertcomposition
Word Family:
symphonicsymphoniessymphonist