Meaning & use
symphonies
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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.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively to describe any harmonious combination of elements, as in "a symphony of colors."
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