Philharmonic Meaning
/ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAppreciative of music, but especially to its performance; devoted to music.
nounA full-size symphony orchestra.
Sentence Examples
The Berliner Philharmonie is a concert hall in Berlin home to the Berlin Philharmonic.
The Vienna Philharmonic is one of the most famous orchestras in the world.
Yesterday I was at a concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The local ____ orchestra performed classical music at the grand theater last night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The city's ____ orchestra performed a sold-out concert featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms.
Word Origin & History
From French philharmonique; from Italian filarmonico. By surface analysis, phil- + harmonic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The local ____ orchestra performed classical music at the grand theater last night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The city's ____ orchestra performed a sold-out concert featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms.