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Monday, January 20, 2025
Word of the Day

symphony

noun

An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements; harmony of sound; something regarded as a composition of different elements.

Common - Frequently used in everyday language

Etymology

From Greek symphonia "harmony, agreement of sound," from syn "together" + phone "sound, voice."

Examples in Use

  • 1.

    "Beethoven's Ninth Symphony remains one of the most celebrated works in classical music."

  • 2.

    "The sunset was a symphony of orange, pink, and purple hues."

  • 3.

    "The busy kitchen was a symphony of sizzling pans and chopping knives."

Related Vocabulary

Synonyms

orchestraconcertopuscomposition

Related Words

harmonymelodyconcertosonata

Fun Fact

The word symphony originally meant any harmonious combination of sounds. The modern symphony orchestra format was largely established by Joseph Haydn, who wrote 104 symphonies in his lifetime.

Word Game Tips

Letters: 8 letters (S, Y, M, P, H, O, N, Y)

Scrabble Value: 21 points

Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "SY" at the start of words.

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