symphonic
Like grand compositions
Symphonic describes music composed for or characteristic of a symphony orchestra—large-scale, richly orchestrated, and formally structured.
A symphonic poem is an orchestral work inspired by a narrative or image.
The term extends to anything grand and harmoniously complex: The novel builds to a symphonic conclusion.
Symphonic rock and symphonic metal blend classical orchestration with rock instrumentation.
Large instrumental ensemble
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- stringsThin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- woodwindsInstruments played by blowing
percussion · ensemble · score · arrangement · composition · overture · maestro · violin
Simultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- consonanceHarmonious sound combination
- chordNotes sounded simultaneously
melody · tonality · cadence · modulation · leitmotif · crescendo · diminuendo · fortissimo
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
- expansiveCovering a large area
soaring · triumphant · magnificent · sublime · dramatic · powerful · resounding · thunderous
Tending to summon memories
- poignantEvoking keen emotion
- transcendentExceeding usual boundaries
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
- hauntingDisturbingly unforgettable
melancholic · nostalgic · uplifting · bittersweet · wistful · ethereal · passionate · sorrowful
Having multiple levels
- interwovenLaced through one another
- orchestratedDeliberately arranged complex elements
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
elaborate · structured · unified · cohesive · interplay · tapestry · polyphonic · contrapuntal
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
woodwinds · percussion · ensemble · score · arrangement · composition · overture · maestro · violin · cello
polyphony
Simultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- consonanceHarmonious sound combination
chord · melody · tonality · cadence · modulation · leitmotif · crescendo · diminuendo · fortissimo · pianissimo
majestic
Impressively dignified and beautiful
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
expansive · soaring · triumphant · magnificent · sublime · dramatic · powerful · resounding · thunderous · stirring
evocative
Tending to summon memories
- poignantEvoking keen emotion
- transcendentExceeding usual boundaries
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
haunting · melancholic · nostalgic · uplifting · bittersweet · wistful · ethereal · passionate · sorrowful · yearning
layered
Having multiple levels
- interwovenLaced through one another
- orchestratedDeliberately arranged complex elements
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
intricate · elaborate · structured · unified · cohesive · interplay · tapestry · polyphonic · contrapuntal · textured
- harmoniouspeaceful, balanced, serene, tranquil, unified
- music adjectivesmelodic, harmonic, rhythmic, tonal, tuneful
- music termsmelody, tempo, rhythm, beat, note
- orchestraorchestra, strings, string orchestra, woodwinds, chamber orchestra
- arrangementsarrangement, orchestration, arranged, array, configuration
- genre adjectivescomic, tragic, dramatic, epic, gothic
symphonicdiscordant
Lacking musical agreement
dissonant · inharmonious · cacophonous · disharmonious · jarring
symphonicchamber
Enclosed room or cavity
intimate · solo · small-scale · minimalist · sparse
symphonicdisjointed
Lacking orderly sequence
unstructured · formless · fragmentary · fragmented · unorchestrated
- symphony orchestraLarge ensemble for classical music
- Symphony No. 5Iconic orchestral work
- Ninth SymphonyBeethoven's last completed symphony
- Symphony No. 9Large-scale orchestral composition
- symphonic musicLarge-scale orchestral compositions
- Fifth SymphonyNumbered orchestral work