Philharmonic vs. Symphony — What's the Difference?

Devoted to or appreciative of music.

A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, written by composers, most often for orchestra. Although the term has had many meanings from its origins in the ancient Greek era, by the late 18th century the word had taken on the meaning common today: a work usually consisting of multiple distinct sections or movements, often four, with the first movement in sonata form.

Relating to a symphony orchestra.

An extended piece in three or more movements for symphony orchestra.

A symphony orchestra or the group that supports it.

An instrumental passage in a vocal or choral composition.

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

An instrumental overture or interlude, as in early opera.

(music) A full-size symphony orchestra.

A symphony orchestra.

Loving harmony or music.

An orchestral concert.

One who loves harmony or music;

Harmony, especially of sound or color.

Composing or characteristic of an orchestral group;

Something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.

Devoted to or appreciative of music;

An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

(music) An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.

Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.

A symphony orchestra.

A consonance or harmony of sounds, agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.

A stringed instrument formerly in use, somewhat resembling the virginal.

An elaborate instrumental composition for a full orchestra, consisting usually, like the sonata, of three or four contrasted yet inwardly related movements, as the allegro, the adagio, the minuet and trio, or scherzo, and the finale in quick time. The term has recently been applied to large orchestral works in freer form, with arguments or programmes to explain their meaning, such as the "symphonic poems" of Liszt. The term was formerly applied to any composition for an orchestra, as overtures, etc., and still earlier, to certain compositions partly vocal, partly instrumental.

A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

A large orchestra; can perform symphonies;