Symphony

/ˈsɪmfəni/ noun

A symphony is a long piece of music written for a full orchestra, usually with several sections called movements. It is often complex and carefully structured.

From Latin 'symphonia' and Greek 'symphōnia' meaning 'agreement of sound, harmony', from 'syn-' (together) and 'phōnē' (sound). It originally referred to harmonious sounds before becoming a specific musical form.

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