Philharmonic
adjective
Related to or interested in music.
He is a philharmonic person, he loves listening to operas.
Often appears as...
- philharmonic society
- philharmonic concert
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Formal
noun
A group of musicians who play classical music together.
The London Philharmonic is known worldwide for its excellence.
Often appears as...
- new york philharmonic
- vienna philharmonic
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Related to or interested in music.
He is a philharmonic person, he loves listening to operas.
Often appears as...
- philharmonic society
- philharmonic concert
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A group of musicians who play classical music together.
The London Philharmonic is known worldwide for its excellence.
Often appears as...
- new york philharmonic
- vienna philharmonic
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Enthusiasm
Used to express a strong interest in and appreciation for music, especially classical.
She is very philharmonic; she can discuss Mozart's symphonies for hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Genre-Specific
Although often associated with classical music, it can refer to a love for music in general.
Phil loves all genres, proving he's truly philharmonic.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Involvement
Suggests participation in music culture, such as attending concerts or supporting music institutions.
Being philharmonic, Maria volunteers at the local symphony.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Enthusiasm
Used to express a strong interest in and appreciation for music, especially classical.
She is very philharmonic; she can discuss Mozart's symphonies for hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Genre-Specific
Although often associated with classical music, it can refer to a love for music in general.
Phil loves all genres, proving he's truly philharmonic.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Involvement
Suggests participation in music culture, such as attending concerts or supporting music institutions.
Being philharmonic, Maria volunteers at the local symphony.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Enthusiasm
Used to express a strong interest in and appreciation for music, especially classical.
She is very philharmonic; she can discuss Mozart's symphonies for hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Genre-Specific
Although often associated with classical music, it can refer to a love for music in general.
Phil loves all genres, proving he's truly philharmonic.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Involvement
Suggests participation in music culture, such as attending concerts or supporting music institutions.
Being philharmonic, Maria volunteers at the local symphony.
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Video examples
The Secret of Musical...
history is filled with inspiring stories about astonishing young musicians like kidron if you google musical prodigies you'll get hundreds of hits there's the 10 year old violinist who plays with the famous philharmonic
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New thinking on the...
and gratitude that we are the generation about which, a thousand years from now, philharmonic orchestras and poets and singers will celebrate
Video examples
The Secret of Musical...
history is filled with inspiring stories about astonishing young musicians like kidron if you google musical prodigies you'll get hundreds of hits there's the 10 year old violinist who plays with the famous philharmonic
Video examples
New thinking on the...
and gratitude that we are the generation about which, a thousand years from now, philharmonic orchestras and poets and singers will celebrate
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Quote examples
Dianne Reeves
American Musician
My life has been going in ways I never could have dreamed of - doing the closing celebration for the Olympic Games and being appointed the creative chair for jazz at the L.A. Philharmonic. So I've just decided I'll go with my flow and be very prepared.
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Simon Rattle
English Musician
There is a mysterious way in which orchestras keep a sense of their history and what they've done. I still listen to the L.A. Philharmonic and feel that Giulini was there.
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Chuck Mangione
American Musician
What's happened - in our country, anyhow - is that the young people have shied away from the formality of the concert hall, that tie - and - tails philharmonic image.
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Vidyasagar
Indian Composer
I like philharmonic music a lot. That kind of symphonic music has always been an integral part of the arrangements in many of my songs and background scores.
Quote examples
Dianne Reeves
American Musician
My life has been going in ways I never could have dreamed of - doing the closing celebration for the Olympic Games and being appointed the creative chair for jazz at the L.A. Philharmonic. So I've just decided I'll go with my flow and be very prepared.
Quote examples
Simon Rattle
English Musician
There is a mysterious way in which orchestras keep a sense of their history and what they've done. I still listen to the L.A. Philharmonic and feel that Giulini was there.
Quote examples
Chuck Mangione
American Musician
What's happened - in our country, anyhow - is that the young people have shied away from the formality of the concert hall, that tie - and - tails philharmonic image.
Quote examples
Vidyasagar
Indian Composer
I like philharmonic music a lot. That kind of symphonic music has always been an integral part of the arrangements in many of my songs and background scores.
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