symphony
nounfeminine/sĩfuˈniɐ/medium
sin·fo·ni·a
Definition
An elaborate musical composition for orchestra, typically in several movements.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is a masterpiece of classical music.
The orchestra will perform a symphony by Mahler.
Common collocations
classical symphonyromantic symphonyto premiere a symphonysymphony orchestra
Etymology
Do latim 'symphonia', do grego 'symphōnía' (concerto de sons, harmonia).