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PHILHARMONIC
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A large orchestra; can perform symphonies
Example:
we heard the Vienna symphony
Synonyms:
philharmonic; symphony; symphony orchestra
Classified under:
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects
Hypernyms ("philharmonic" is a kind of...):
orchestra (a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Devoted to or appreciative of music
Example:
the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air
Classified under:
Similar:
musical (talented in or devoted to music)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
Example:
philharmonic players
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
orchestra (a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players)
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