philharmonic

English

Etymology

From French philharmonique. By surface analysis, phil- +‎ harmonic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/, /ˌfɪlhə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/, /ˌfɪlə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

philharmonic (not comparable)

  1. (music) Appreciative of music, but especially to its performance; devoted to music.

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Noun

philharmonic (plural philharmonics)

  1. (music) A full-size symphony orchestra.
    Synonym: philharmonic orchestra

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