symphony

• Nom désignant une longue et complexe œuvre musicale pour orchestre symphonique, ou l'orchestre lui-même qui joue de telles œuvres.

A noun referring to a long and complex musical composition written for a symphony orchestra, or the large orchestra itself that performs such works.

1. B2formalart

   A long and complex musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in several movements.

   Symphonie (composition musicale)

   • Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most famous works in classical music.
   • The orchestra performed a new symphony by a contemporary composer.
   • She listened to a symphony by Mozart on the radio.

   Synonymessymphonic music

2. B2formalart

   A large orchestra that is capable of performing symphonies and other complex orchestral works.

   Orchestre symphonique

   • The London Symphony Orchestra is world-renowned.
   • He plays the violin in a symphony.
   • The symphony rehearsed for the upcoming concert.

   Synonymesphilharmonicsymphony orchestra