symphony
gb/sˈɪmfəni/ us/sˈɪmfəni/
B2
English
~ 8100
szimfónia, szimfonikus zenekar, összhang
NOUN
B2
1
szimfónia
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] composes [a symphony] for [an orchestra]
The orchestra will premiere a new symphony by a young local composer.
A zenekar bemutatja egy fiatal helyi zeneszerző új szimfóniáját.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is famous for its choral final movement.
Beethoven IX. szimfóniája híres a kórusos zárótételéről.
She spent five years writing her first symphony.
The radio station is playing a symphony by Mahler this evening.
Each movement of the symphony explores a different mood.
Learner examples
The orchestra played a long symphony tonight.
A zenekar ma este egy hosszú szimfóniát játszott.
He wants to write a symphony when he finishes music school.
Szimfóniát szeretne írni, amikor befejezi a zeneiskolát.
We listened to a famous symphony in music class.
This symphony has four different movements.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "symphony" to mean any song. A symphony is usually a long, classical piece for a full orchestra, not a short song with vocals.
Meaning
long musical work for orchestra
Collocations
compose a symphony
|perform a symphony
|symphony in C minor
|Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
|symphony concert
|four-movement symphony
Synonyms
orchestral work (General term for a piece of music for orchestra; not all orchestral works are full symphonies.)
Antonyms
silence (Represents the absence of sound or music, contrasting with a large, powerful musical work.)
Themes
music
|art
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
A long piece of music for many instruments in an orchestra, usually with several parts (movements).
A long, complex piece of music written for a full orchestra, usually in several separate sections called movements.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] joins [the symphony] as [a role]
She auditioned for the symphony and won a position as second violin.
Meghallgatásra jelentkezett a szimfonikus zenekarhoz, és elnyerte a második hegedűs állást.
The city symphony is touring Europe next summer.
A városi szimfonikus zenekar jövő nyáron Európában turnézik.
Our local symphony relies on donations from the community.
He has played trumpet with the symphony for over twenty years.
The symphony hired a new music director last year.
Learner examples
My cousin plays in the city symphony.
Az unokatestvérem a városi szimfonikus zenekarban játszik.
The symphony is giving a concert on Friday.
A szimfonikus zenekar pénteken koncertet ad.
Many people in the town give money to support the symphony.
She wants to work for the symphony one day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "symphony" (the orchestra) with "symphony orchestra" or think it always means the musical piece. In sentences like "She plays in the symphony," it means the orchestra as an organization, not a single musical work.
Meaning
large classical music orchestra
Collocations
the city symphony
|join the symphony
|symphony musicians
|symphony season
|symphony subscribers
|support the symphony
Synonyms
orchestra (General word for a large group of musicians; "symphony" usually refers to a specific classical orchestra, often a city’s main one.)
Antonyms
soloist (Refers to a single performer, contrasting with a large group of musicians in a symphony orchestra.)
Themes
music
|organizations
|jobs
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A big group of musicians with many instruments that plays classical music, usually for a city or area.
A large professional orchestra, especially one that mainly performs symphonies and other classical concert music, often supported by a city or region.
NOUN
LITERARY
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is [a symphony of] [elements]
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
harmonious mixture of many elements
Collocations
a symphony of color
|a symphony of flavors
|a symphony of sound
|a symphony of aromas
|a symphony of textures
Synonyms
harmony (Emphasizes pleasant agreement; "symphony" suggests a rich, layered combination, often used in more poetic descriptions.)
Antonyms
cacophony (Suggests a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds or elements, the opposite of a pleasing, harmonious "symphony."}],)
Themes
description
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A rich mix of many things, like colors or sounds, that go together very well and feel pleasing.
A complex but harmonious combination of many different things, such as colors, sounds, tastes, or textures, that together create a pleasing whole.
Grammar
Dictionary form
symphony
IPA
GB/sˈɪmfəni/
US/sˈɪmfəni/
Syllables & stress
sym - phony (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: symphony
- Plural: symphonies
Word family
Forms
symphonies
noun
Core family
symphonic
adjective
Advanced or less common
symphonically
adverb
symphonist
noun
Expressions
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