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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:

Adjectives

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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