symphony
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: symphonies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
Noun
Examples
classical symphony
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “symphony” mean?
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
Is “symphony” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.