philharmonic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
  2. adjective composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
  3. adjective devoted to or appreciative of music

Etymology

From French philharmonique; from Italian filarmonico. By surface analysis, phil- + harmonic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

symphony orchestra, symphony

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