symphony

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
  2. noun a large orchestra; can perform symphonies

Etymology

From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- + -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna.

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Synonyms

symphonic music

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