noun
- symphony orchestras or musical organizations dedicated to performing classical music
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The city supports two major philharmonics that perform year-round.
- Many world-renowned philharmonics tour internationally each season.
- Local philharmonics often collaborate with guest soloists.
- The festival featured performances by three different philharmonics.
- Young musicians dream of joining prestigious philharmonics.
- Regional philharmonics provide cultural enrichment to smaller communities.