1. a long musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements
2. a large orchestra that plays classical music
3. a harmonious combination of elements
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is one of the most famous classical works.
• The Boston Symphony Orchestra performed last night.
• We attended a symphony concert at the music hall.
• Mozart composed over 40 symphonies during his lifetime.
• The garden was a symphony of colors in spring.
• The chef created a symphony of flavors in the dish.
• She plays violin in the local symphony.