A1 noun Neutral

symphony

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

A long and complex piece of music written for a large group of musicians playing different instruments together. It is usually divided into several parts called movements and is played by an orchestra.

Beispiele

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I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.

I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.

2

The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.

The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.

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Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?

Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
symphony
Verb
symphonize
Adverb
symphonically
Adjektiv
symphonic
Verwandt
symphonist
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Merkhilfe

Remember 'Sym' (together) and 'Phony' (sound/phone) — it is many sounds playing together.

Schnelles Quiz

The orchestra played a beautiful _____ by Mozart.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: symphony

Beispiele

1

I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.

everyday

I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.

2

The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.

formal

The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.

3

Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?

informal

Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?

4

The classical symphony typically consists of four distinct movements.

academic

The classical symphony typically consists of four distinct movements.

5

Our project was a symphony of teamwork and technological innovation.

business

Our project was a symphony of teamwork and technological innovation.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
symphony
Verb
symphonize
Adverb
symphonically
Adjektiv
symphonic
Verwandt
symphonist

Häufige Kollokationen

symphony orchestra symphony orchestra
classical symphony classical symphony
compose a symphony compose a symphony
conduct a symphony conduct a symphony
choral symphony choral symphony

Häufige Phrasen

symphony orchestra

a large group of musicians who play classical music

in symphony

working together in harmony

a symphony of colors

a beautiful and harmonious mixture of many colors

Wird oft verwechselt mit

symphony vs orchestra

The orchestra is the group of people who play, while the symphony is the piece of music they perform.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'symphony' refers to the music, it is very common to use it as an adjective in the phrase 'symphony orchestra'. It can also be used metaphorically to describe anything that works together beautifully.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes say 'the symphony is playing' when they mean the musicians; it is more accurate to say 'the orchestra is playing a symphony'.

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Merkhilfe

Remember 'Sym' (together) and 'Phony' (sound/phone) — it is many sounds playing together.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'symphonia', which means 'agreement or concord of sound'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one symphony, two symphonies Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific performance
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, attending a symphony performance is considered a formal event requiring specific dress codes and etiquette.

Schnelles Quiz

The orchestra played a beautiful _____ by Mozart.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: symphony

Mehr music Wörter

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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