symphonique
symphonic, orchestral
adjective san-foh-NEEK Rare
Origin: Greek 'symphonia' (sounding together) + French '-ique'
Usage Note
Symphonique describes music written for or performed by a full symphony orchestra. Un orchestre symphonique is a symphony orchestra. The related noun symphonie (symphony) shares the root; poème symphonique is the French term for a tone poem.
Examples
"Le concert symphonique a duré plus de deux heures."
Natural Translation
The symphonic concert lasted more than two hours.
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