# symphonic

/sɪmˈfɑnɪk/ (US) · /sɪmfˈɒnɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/symphonic
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

- The composer wrote a symphonic piece for the orchestra.
- The film's score features a symphonic arrangement that builds tension during the final act.
- The artist's latest exhibition is a symphonic celebration of nature, featuring hundreds of small paintings that together form a single, cohesive narrative.

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