symphony

From Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). Synchronically, syn- +‎ -phony.

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪm.fəˌni/, IPA^(key): [ˈsɪɱ.fəˌni]

symphony (countable and uncountable, plural symphonies)

1. An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
2. (music) An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
3. Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.
4. (US, informal) A symphony orchestra.

• symphonist

• hyponyms, physnomy