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- [fil-hahr-mon-ik, fil-er-]
- /ˌfɪl hɑrˈmɒn ɪk, ˌfɪl ər-/
- /ˌfɪl.hɑːˈmɒn.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil-hahr-mon-ik, fil-er-]
- /ˌfɪl hɑrˈmɒn ɪk, ˌfɪl ər-/
Definitions of philharmonic word
- adjective philharmonic fond of or devoted to music; music-loving: used especially in the name of certain musical societies that sponsor symphony orchestras (Philharmonic Societies) and hence applied to their concerts (philharmonic concerts) 1
- adjective philharmonic of, noting, or presented by a symphony orchestra or the society sponsoring it. 1
- noun philharmonic a symphony orchestra or the society sponsoring it. 1
- noun philharmonic symphony orchestra 1
- adjective philharmonic music-loving 1
- adjective philharmonic A philharmonic orchestra is a large orchestra which plays classical music. 0
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Origin of philharmonic
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; phil- + harmonic; modeled on French philharmonique or Italian filarmonico
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Parts of speech for Philharmonic
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philharmonic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
philharmonic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for philharmonic
noun philharmonic
- chamber orchestra — A chamber orchestra is a small orchestra which plays classical music.
- combo — A combo is a small group of musicians who play jazz, dance, or popular music.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
adjective philharmonic
- concert — A concert is a performance of music.
- operatic — of or relating to opera: operatic music.
- orchestral — of, relating to, or resembling an orchestra.
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