phil·har·mon·ic (f l här-m n k, fl r-)adj. 1. Devoted to or appreciative of music. 2. Relating to a symphony orchestra. n. also Philharmonic A symphony orchestra or the group that supports it. [French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico : Greek phil-, philo-, philo- + Greek harmonika, theory of music, from neuter pl. of harmonikos, musical; see harmonic.] |
philharmonic
Adjective
fond of music
Noun
a specific choir, orchestra, or musical society: the Vienna Philharmonic [French philharmonique]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  philharmonic - a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony"orchestra - a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players |
| Adj. | 1. | philharmonic - composing or characteristic of an orchestral group; "philharmonic players" |
| 2. | philharmonic - devoted to or appreciative of music; "the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air" musical - talented in or devoted to music; "comes from a very musical family" |
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