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symphonique

symphonic, orchestral

adjective san-foh-NEEK Rare

Origin: Greek 'symphonia' (sounding together) + French '-ique'

Usage Note

Symphonique describes music written for or performed by a full symphony orchestra. Un orchestre symphonique is a symphony orchestra. The related noun symphonie (symphony) shares the root; poème symphonique is the French term for a tone poem.

Examples

"Le concert symphonique a duré plus de deux heures."

Natural Translation

The symphonic concert lasted more than two hours.

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