symphonies

[sim-fuh-nee]

sym·pho·ny

[sim-fuh-nee]
noun, plural sym·pho·nies.
1.
Music.
a.
an elaborate instrumental composition in three or more movements, similar in form to a sonata but written for an orchestra and usually of far grander proportions and more varied elements.
b.
an instrumental passage occurring in a vocal composition, or between vocal movements in a composition.
c.
an instrumental piece, often in several movements, forming the overture to an opera or the like.
3.
a concert performed by a symphony orchestra.
4.
anything characterized by a harmonious combination of elements, especially an effective combination of colors.
5.
harmony of sounds.
EXPAND
6.
Archaic. agreement; concord.
COLLAPSE

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English symfonye < Old French symphonie < Latin symphōnia concert < Greek symphōnía harmony. See sym-, -phony

pre·sym·pho·ny, noun, plural pre·sym·pho·nies.
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Symphonies is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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