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philharmonic

/ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɑː.nɪk/
phil · har · mon · ic
Plural:philharmonics
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philharmonic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Devoted to or appreciative of music; used chiefly in the names of musical societies and symphony orchestras.

Example

"The local philharmonic society has sponsored free summer concerts in the park for over a century."

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• noun

1

A large symphony orchestra or a musical society that sponsors and performs orchestral music.

Example

"She was thrilled to be appointed principal cellist of the city's renowned philharmonic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'philharmonic' and 'symphony' orchestra originally denoted different organizational or funding structures, the two terms are identical in musical function today and are used primarily to distinguish two different orchestras based in the same city.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico, formed from Ancient Greek philos ('loving') and harmonia ('harmony, music').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Philharmonic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/philharmonic
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