symphonic
symphonic — adjective
- symphonicpositive
- more symphoniccomparative
- most symphonicsuperlative
1. of or connected with a symphony — an extended classical composition for full orc
of or connected with a symphony — an extended classical composition for full orchestra, normally divided into several movements.
The Taipei Philharmonic will perform a new symphonic piece by the Taiwanese composer Gordon Chin.
attributive use before musical nouns
Hao had never attended a symphonic concert before his high school music field trip.
The conductor raised his baton as the first symphonic movement began.
Shanti's favorite genre is the symphonic poem, especially those written by Liszt and Smetana.
Brandon's band is recording an album that mixes electronic beats with traditional symphonic instruments.
- orchestral
broader meaning — refers to any music for an orchestra, not specifically a symphony
- full-orchestra
emphasises the scale of the ensemble rather than the form of the piece
文法句型
symphonic + noun (musical work, performance, ensemble)
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively — placed before a noun that names a musical work, a type of performance, or an ensemble.
常見錯誤
2. having a rich, well-balanced quality of sound, as if different notes or voices a
having a rich, well-balanced quality of sound, as if different notes or voices are blending together in a perfectly coordinated way — for example, a choir whose parts blend effortlessly, or the layered sounds of a forest at dawn.
From the balcony, the quartet created a symphonic blend of strings that held the audience in silence.
collocation: symphonic blend
The birdsong and rustling leaves created a symphonic harmony that felt almost orchestrated by nature.
Darius described the choir's four-part arrangement as symphonic in its richness and balance.
Walking through the cathedral, Alessia heard a symphonic echo as organ notes bounced off the stone walls.
The three sisters' voices rose in a symphonic unity that made their mother wipe her eyes.
- harmonious
more general — can describe sounds, colours, or relationships; less specific to layered richness
- euphonious
emphasises pleasantness of sound; slightly literary and less common
- resonant
focuses on depth and fullness rather than blending of parts
- discordant
sounds that clash or are out of tune with each other
- cacophonous
a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds
文法句型
symphonic + noun (blend, harmony, sound)
be + symphonic + in [quality]
用法筆記
Describes the quality of sound only — not used for visual harmony, emotional balance, or abstract coherence. Common in literary descriptions of music, voices, and natural soundscapes.