De symfonie
Example: De symfonie van Beethoven wordt volgend weekend uitgevoerd.
Definition
"De symfonie" refers to a large-scale musical composition typically for an orchestra, consisting of multiple movements with varying tempos and themes. It often showcases complex structures and is performed in concert settings, as in the example, 'De symfonie van Beethoven wordt volgend weekend uitgevoerd.'
Etymology
The word "de symfonie" comes from the Greek 'symphonia,' meaning 'agreement or concord of sound.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, carrying the sense of harmonious musical composition. Did you know? The term originally referred to any combination of sounds but evolved to denote the orchestral form we recognize today.
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"De symfonie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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