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Definition of Symphony

Symphony
Symphony Sym"pho*ny, n.; pl. Symphonies. [F. symphonie (cf. It. sinfonia), L. symphonia, Gr. ?; sy`n with + ? a sound, the voice. See Phonetic.] 1. A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both. The trumpets sound, And warlike symphony in heard around. --Dryden. 2. A stringed instrument formerly in use, somewhat resembling the virginal. With harp and pipe and symphony. --Chaucer. 3. (Mus.) (a) An elaborate instrumental composition for a full orchestra, consisting usually, like the sonata, of three or four contrasted yet inwardly related movements, as the allegro, the adagio, the minuet and trio, or scherzo, and the finale in quick time. The term has recently been applied to large orchestral works in freer form, with arguments or programmes to explain their meaning, such as the ``symphonic poems' of Liszt. The term was formerly applied to any composition for an orchestra, as overtures, etc., and still earlier, to certain compositions partly vocal, partly instrumental. (b) An instrumental passage at the beginning or end, or in the course of, a vocal composition; a prelude, interlude, or postude; a ritornello.

Meaning of Symphony from wikipedia

- A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, most often for orchestra. Although the term has had many meanings from its origins...
- version was uploaded in its place on May 14, titled "The Heil Symphony" (later "Hit Symphony"). After announcing that he was "done with antisemitism", West...
- The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, is a choral symphony, the final complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824. It...
- The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, also known as the Fate Symphony (German: Schicksalssinfonie), is a symphony composed by Ludwig van Beethoven between...
- and guitars. A full-size Western orchestra may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra (from Gr**** phil-, "loving", and "harmony")...
- Symphony No. 9 most commonly refers to: Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven) in D minor (Op. 125, Choral) by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1822–24 Symphony No. 9 (Dvořák)...
- Symphony No. 5 may refer to: Symphony No. 5 (Alwyn) (Hydriotaphia) by William Alwyn, 1972–73 Symphony No. 5 (Arnold) (Op. 74) by Malcolm Arnold, 1961...
- "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is a song by the English rock band the Verve, released on 16 June 1997 by Hut Recordings and Virgin Records as the lead single...
- Symphony may refer to: Unfinished symphony, various unfinished musical compositions Symphony No. 8 (Schubert), commonly known as Unfinished Symphony Unfinished...
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 (Czech: Symfonie č. 9 e moll "Z nového světa"), also known as the New World Symphony,...