as in musical
having a pleasing mixture of notes
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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Recent Examples of symphonic
With a score that blends rock, gospel and symphonic influences, the show explores the complex relationships between Jesus, his disciples and the Roman Empire.
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Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
It's been a wonderful 8 years working with Kennedy Center President Deb Rutter, fellow artistic advisor Renee Fleming, and the entire NSO staff, encouraging thousands of fresh new audiences to appreciate symphonic music.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
On the symphonic front, Gustavo Dudamel will be back for his 16th season at the Bowl, conducting eight performances in August with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as well as Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
The Staunton Music Festival takes place each summer — the 2025 dates are Aug. 15 to 24 — and hosts dozens of chamber, vocal, and symphonic music concerts as well as lectures and dinners each day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
It's been a wonderful 8 years working with Kennedy Center President Deb Rutter, fellow artistic advisor Renee Fleming, and the entire NSO staff, encouraging thousands of fresh new audiences to appreciate symphonic music.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
On the symphonic front, Gustavo Dudamel will be back for his 16th season at the Bowl, conducting eight performances in August with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as well as Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
The Staunton Music Festival takes place each summer — the 2025 dates are Aug. 15 to 24 — and hosts dozens of chamber, vocal, and symphonic music concerts as well as lectures and dinners each day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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The show will feature special guests and a musical performance.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tigra: My family’s musical background was very different.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Films like Gladiator, The Lord of the Rings, and Titanic all have them: epic orchestral scores from Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, and James Horner that soundtrack the battles and tragedies occurring onscreen.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Released last November, the creative infused her brooding, futuristic sound into a full-fledged orchestral production.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Zambrano’s sweet, melodious voice is beautifully complemented by Noreh’s velvety tones.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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People hurrying by spoke in melodious foreign languages.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphonic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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