symphonic poem

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Definitions of symphonic poem words

noun symphonic poem a form of tone poem, scored for a symphony orchestra, in which a literary or pictorial “plot” is treated with considerable program detail: originated by Franz Liszt in the mid-19th century and developed especially by Richard Strauss. 1
noun symphonic poem an extended orchestral composition, originated by Liszt, based on nonmusical material, such as a work of literature or folk tale 0
noun symphonic poem a musical composition for symphony orchestra, usually in one movement and based on a literary, historical, or other nonmusical subject 0

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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