English Explanatory Dictionary

philharmonic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Appreciative of music, but especially to its performance; devoted to music.
noun
  1. A full-size symphony orchestra.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌfɪlhə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌfɪlə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-philharmonic.wav /ˌfɪlərˈmɑnɪk/ /fɪlˌ(h)ɑrˈmɑnɪk/

Word forms

philharmonic philharmonics

Etymology

From French philharmonique; from Italian filarmonico. By surface analysis, phil- + harmonic.

Synonyms

musical philharmonic orchestra symphony orchestra

Related words

chamber music chamber orchestra conservatory orchestra symphony

Derived words

philharmonically
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