Symphony meaning

What does “symphony” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“symphony” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra.

symphony

noun

  1. a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

  2. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies

    “we heard the Vienna symphony”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University