The symphony
Example: The symphony performed last night was truly inspiring.
Definition
"The symphony" refers to a large-scale musical composition typically written for a full orchestra, usually consisting of multiple movements with contrasting tempos and themes. It is often performed in concert halls and is a central form in classical music.
Etymology
The word "symphony" originates from the Greek word 'symphonia,' meaning 'agreement or concord of sound.' It entered English via Latin and Old French, reflecting the harmonious blending of different instruments in an orchestral piece. Did you know? The term originally referred to any harmonious sounding instrument or ensemble before specifically denoting the orchestral composition.
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"The symphony" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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