Symphony (Noun)
Meaning 1
A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The composer spent years perfecting the intricate symphony that would become her magnum opus.
- A symphony of strings, woodwinds, and brass filled the concert hall with a rich tapestry of sound.
- The symphony orchestra rehearsed tirelessly to master the nuances of the composer's latest work.
- The symphony's four movements took the audience on a journey through a world of contrasting emotions and moods.
- The renowned conductor led the symphony orchestra in a breathtaking performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
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Meaning 2
A large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is known for performing iconic symphonies around the world.
- Last night we heard the Vienna Symphony play a rendition of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
- Her love for classical music began after listening to a symphony conducted by her idol, Leonard Bernstein.
- As a cellist in the New York Symphony Orchestra, she spent countless hours rehearsing her part.
- Their grand finale performance was a flawless execution of Mahler's Eighth Symphony.