Sinfonía (en. Symphony)

/sin.foˈni.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Complex musical composition structured in several movements.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is one of the greatest works of classical music.
La Sinfonía Nº 9 de Beethoven es una de las obras más grandes de la música clásica.
Harmonious set of sounds or voices.
The symphony of nature at dawn is unforgettable.
La sinfonía de la naturaleza al amanecer es inolvidable.

Etymology

From the Greek 'symphonía', which means 'consonance' or 'joint sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Symphony of colors
Harmonious combination of colors in an artistic work.
sinfonía de colores
Symphony of sounds
Pleasant mix of different sounds that evoke a positive sensation.
sinfonía de sonidos

Related Words

Melody
Sequence of notes that are perceived as a unit.
melodía
Harmony
Pleasant combination of different sounds.
harmonía
Rhythm
Repetitive pattern in the timing of sounds.
ritmo

Slang Meanings

Expression of emotions through music.
That song is a true symphony of feelings.
Esa canción es una verdadera sinfonía de sentimientos.
Chaos or disorder in a situation.
The event turned into a symphony of disasters.
El evento se convirtió en una sinfonía de desastres.