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symphonic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //sɪmˈfɑnɪk// UK //sɪmfˈɒnɪk// sym·phon·ic

adj. relating to a symphony, which is a large piece of music played by an orchestra. It can also describe something that is very grand or impressive in a way that feels like a symphony.

adj. relating to or characteristic of a symphony. Often used to describe music that is large in scale, complex in structure, or emotionally expansive.


SIMPLE

The composer wrote a symphonic piece for the orchestra.

CONTEXTUAL

The film's score features a symphonic arrangement that builds tension during the final act.

COMPLEX

The artist's latest exhibition is a symphonic celebration of nature, featuring hundreds of small paintings that together form a single, cohesive narrative.

Synonyms
Origin

From symphony + -ic.

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