symphony

Meanings

• noun

  A large-scale musical composition that typically includes multiple movements and sections, often performed by an orchestra or an ensemble of soloists and an orchestra.

  - "The symphony was composed by Beethoven in 1824."
  - "The symphony is divided into four movements."
  - "The orchestra played a beautiful symphony by Mozart."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with symphony
monotony , pony , bonnie , phony

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Variants

List of all variants of symphony that leads to same result
symphonies , symphony , symphony orchestra , symphony orchestras

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'symphōnia', meaning 'agreement in sound'

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Trivia

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1. The first symphony was composed by Johann Stamitz in 1725.

2. The last movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony features a choir and vocal soloists, making it the first symphony to include voices.

3. The term 'symphony' can also be used to describe any agreement or harmony between different elements, such as the symbiosis between different species in an ecosystem.

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Related Concepts

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1. Classical music: A broad term used to describe music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of Western Europe, primarily from the 11th century to present day.

2. Orchestra: A large instrumental ensemble typically consisting of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections.

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Culture

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Symphonies have been an essential part of Western classical music since the late 18th century. They have been composed and performed by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. Symphonies have been used to express various emotions and ideas, and they have played a significant role in shaping the history of classical music.

How to Memorize "symphony"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of musicians playing their instruments in perfect harmony.
   - Imagine a conductor leading an orchestra through the different movements of a symphony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'symphony' with the image of a grand musical composition.
   - Think of a symphony as a complex piece of music that brings together many different elements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sounds Majestic' to remember the definition of symphony.
   - Remember that a symphony is a large-scale musical composition that sounds magnificent.

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