symphony
/ˈsɪmfəni/
an extended orchestral composition in multiple movements
symphony in a sentence
“Beethoven's Ninth Symphony changed music forever.”
Origin of symphony
Greek symphonia agreement of sound, from syn together + phone sound
Related Words
concerto
a composition for solo instrument and orchestra
sonata
a composition for one or two instruments in several movements
fugue
a composition where themes are introduced and developed contrapuntally
aria
a self-contained piece for one voice in an opera
overture
an orchestral introduction to an opera or musical work
coda
a concluding passage bringing a piece to an end