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philharmonic
[ fil-hahr-mon-ik, fil-er- ]
adjective
- fond of or devoted to music; music-loving: used especially in the name of certain musical societies that sponsor symphony orchestras Philharmonic Societies and hence applied to their concerts philharmonicconcerts.
- of, noting, or presented by a symphony orchestra or the society sponsoring it.
noun
- a symphony orchestra or the society sponsoring it.
philharmonic
/ ˌfɪlə-; ˌfɪlhɑːˈmɒnɪk /
adjective
- fond of music
- capital when part of a name denoting an orchestra, choir, society, etc, devoted to the performance, appreciation, and study of music
noun
- capital when part of a name a specific philharmonic choir, orchestra, or society
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philharmonic1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philharmonic1
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Example Sentences
Sargeant had served as a violinist with the New York Philharmonic.
Credit Suisse has been the exclusive Global Sponsor of the New York Philharmonic since 2007.
Philharmonic President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta has high hopes for the 2010–11 season as well.
Tonight, the N.Y. Philharmonic's baton is passed to Alan Gilbert, who wants to mash up the orchestra with metal and jazz.
On Monday morning, the Philharmonic announced that financier Henry R. Kravis will donate that impressive sum to the symphony.
The Philharmonic concerts are wretched, and nobody goes to even the few piano concerts there are.
Count Stockhammer gave me a fresh commission on behalf of the Philharmonic Society.
Mendelssohn did not confine himself to calling the Philharmonic Society together for my benefit.
Some commissions from the Philharmonic would be very acceptable to me, besides, the concert.
The public of the Philharmonic concerts is very favourably disposed towards me.
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Philharmonic Vs. Symphony Vs. Orchestra
What’s the difference between a philharmonic, a symphony, and an orchestra?
Quiz yourself on philharmonic vs. symphony vs. orchestra!
Should philharmonic, symphony, or orchestra be used in the following sentence?
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