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
This philosophy is reflected in the season’s programming, which balances symphonic masterworks with contemporary voices.
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beck will bring his symphonic reinvention back to North American stages this summer, with nine concerts across eight cities backed by local orchestras.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
Blumberg similarly eschewed typical symphonic tools in favor of a Brutalist score built around field recordings.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beck will bring his symphonic reinvention back to North American stages this summer, with nine concerts across eight cities backed by local orchestras.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
Blumberg similarly eschewed typical symphonic tools in favor of a Brutalist score built around field recordings.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symphonic
Adjective
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The production is directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), also represented this season with the new musical Dead Outlaw.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carlile, meanwhile, has performed twice as a musical guest in 2021 and 2022.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But in spite of the musical excellence of the orchestra’s guest and substitute musicians, Thursday’s CSO highlighted the challenges of becoming an orchestral revolving door, with Canellakis’ former ensemble often struggling to find a unified voice.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan: Who composed the strings and more orchestral flourishes?—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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