symphony

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SYMPHONY

a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts <the satisfying symphony of color in Renoir's canvases>

Synonyms balance, coherence, concinnity, consonance, consonancy, orchestration, proportion, symmetry, symphony, unity

Near Antonyms confusion, disorganization, dissonance, disturbance, tension; disconnectedness, disjointedness, incompatibility; irregularity, unevenness

Antonyms asymmetry, discordance, disproportion, disunity, imbalance, incoherence, violence

a usually large group of musicians playing together <a performance of a Bach concerto by the San Antonio Symphony>

Synonyms orchestra, philharmonic, symphony, symphony orchestra

Related Words brass band, chamber orchestra, sinfonietta; brasses, strings, woodwinds; combo, ensemble, group; company, troupe; duo, octet, quartet (also quartette), quintet, septet, sextet, trio

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