Associations to the word «Symphony»

Wiktionary

SYMPHONY, noun. An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra
SYMPHONY, noun. Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements
SYMPHONY, noun. (US) (informal) a symphony orchestra
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, noun. (music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays western classical orchestral music.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, noun. Plural of symphony orchestra

Dictionary definition

SYMPHONY, noun. A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra.
SYMPHONY, noun. A large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats