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as in orchestration
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony
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Recent Examples of symphony
The symphony is accused in Carroll’s lawsuit of violating the Missouri Human Rights Act, including one count of discrimination and one count of retaliation.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Happily, its dynamic leader, Rafael Payare, has extended his tenure with the symphony through the 2028-29 season – with the new title of Music and Artistic Director.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
The category is a symphony of chaos (in all the best ways).
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
There’s no wrong answer on the menu, but the star is the hazz, a symphony of charred steak, melted cheese and green chiles available as a burrito, taco or plate.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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As his marimba portion is just the melody parts of each song, he will be accompanied by pre-recorded instrumental tracks in order to fully present each orchestration.—
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The production will feature new orchestrations by Sam Davis (Death Becomes Her, New York, New York) and scenic design by Jason Sherwood (Emmy Award winner for The Academy Awards).—
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The school board, professional staff and about 80 family members watched short band, orchestra and choir performances provided by the host school.—
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The groundbreaking program helps women conductors reach the podium at opera companies and orchestras around the world.—
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Because there is a kind of symmetry to this.—
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The beloved style is characterized by jewel tones, chrome finishes, velvet fabrics, perfect symmetries, and, most importantly, a strong sense of glamor.—
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Gabe is an active member of the symphonic band, Green Hill philharmonic winds, the Green Hill brass quintet and the Spirit of Green Hill Marching Band, leading by example through hard work and dedication.—
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Back in New York their evenings were spent at the ballet, the philharmonic, the opera.—
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Guests choose a gua sha to accompany their treatment based on their goals for the treatment—rose quartz for love and self-esteem, blue sodalite for peace and harmony, or green aventurine for luck and new opportunities.—
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Home dynamics ask for care as harmony-seeking Venus squares pensive Chiron, with Venus in your 4th House of Family and Chiron in your 7th House of Alliances.—
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Advertisement While most Iranians are too young to remember these horrors firsthand, a substantial proportion—those over 50—lived through them.—
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The 162-foot superyacht, which recently left the construction hall at Feadship’s Aalsmeer facility after many months under wraps, offers both length and volume but remains wonderfully in proportion.—
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
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Thanks to its large construction, capacity to hold up to 330 pounds, and balance spreader bar, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.—
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“Symphony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symphony. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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