symphony

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English symphonye, from Old French simphonie, from Latin symphonia, from Ancient Greek συμφωνία (sumphōnía). By surface analysis, sym- +‎ -phony. Doublet of sinfonia, symphonia, tsampouna, and zampogna. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/, [ˈsɪɱ.fə.nɪi̯] Hyphenation: sym‧pho‧ny === Noun === symphony (countable and uncountable, plural symphonies) An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra. (music) An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition. Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements. (US, informal) A symphony orchestra. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Descendants ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === hyponyms, physnomy