symphony
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.
I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.
The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.
The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.
Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?
Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Remember 'Sym' (together) and 'Phony' (sound/phone) — it is many sounds playing together.
Quiz rápido
The orchestra played a beautiful _____ by Mozart.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: symphony
Ejemplos
I bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.
everydayI bought tickets to hear a famous symphony at the concert hall.
The conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.
formalThe conductor led the orchestra through a powerful symphony by Beethoven.
Do you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?
informalDo you want to listen to this symphony on my phone?
The classical symphony typically consists of four distinct movements.
academicThe classical symphony typically consists of four distinct movements.
Our project was a symphony of teamwork and technological innovation.
businessOur project was a symphony of teamwork and technological innovation.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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
Se confunde a menudo con
The orchestra is the group of people who play, while the symphony is the piece of music they perform.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes say 'the symphony is playing' when they mean the musicians; it is more accurate to say 'the orchestra is playing a symphony'.
Truco para recordar
Remember 'Sym' (together) and 'Phony' (sound/phone) — it is many sounds playing together.
Origen de la palabra
From the Greek word 'symphonia', which means 'agreement or concord of sound'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, attending a symphony performance is considered a formal event requiring specific dress codes and etiquette.
Quiz rápido
The orchestra played a beautiful _____ by Mozart.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: symphony
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