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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSymphonie
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zɪm.fo.ni
"Die Symphonie von Mozart wird oft aufgeführt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lengthy musical composition for orchestra, typically in four movements.
"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most recognized pieces in classical music." - 2
An elaborate musical composition that combines various instruments and voices.
"The symphony was performed by the city's renowned orchestra during the annual music festival."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'symphony' originates from the Greek word 'symphonia', meaning 'concord or agreement of sound'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to refer specifically to a musical composition for orchestras.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Symphony" is said worldwide
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symphonie
Transliteration: sɛ̃.fɔ.ni
"La symphonie de Beethoven est célèbre dans le monde entier."
Symphonie
Transliteration: zɪm.fo.ni
"Die Symphonie von Mozart wird oft aufgeführt."
sinfoniа
Transliteration: sin.fo.ni.a
Script: sinfonia
"La sinfonia di Mahler è molto complessa."
sinfonía
Transliteration: sin.fo.ni.a
"La sinfonía de Beethoven es un clásico."
sinfonia
Transliteration: sĩ.fo.ni.a
"A sinfonia de Tchaikovsky é muito famosa."
संपूर्णता
Transliteration: sampūrṇatā
"बीथोवेन की संपूर्णता विश्व प्रसिद्ध है।"
交响曲
Transliteration: jiāo xiǎng qǔ
"贝多芬的交响曲在音乐界享有盛誉。"
교향곡
Transliteration: gyohyanggok
"베토벤의 교향곡은 클래식 음악의 상징입니다."
交響曲
Transliteration: こうきょうきょく
"ベートーヴェンの交響曲は非常に有名です。"
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