Meaning & use

symphonies

noun·Everyday

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Plural of symphony: large-scale orchestral compositions, typically written in several movements.

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The orchestra performed two symphonies by Beethoven in one evening.

Her collection includes symphonies from composers across three centuries.

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Also used figuratively to describe any harmonious combination of elements, as in "a symphony of colors."

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