Classical and Symphonic

Classical

Classical adjective - Based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation.

Symphonic and classical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Symphonic" instead an adjective "Classical".

Symphonic

Symphonic adjective - Having a pleasing mixture of notes.

Classical and symphonic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classical" instead an adjective "Symphonic".

Nearby Word: symphony

Both words in one sentence

  • Fleshgod Apocalypse note Also see Hour of Penance - A brutal Technical Death Metal band from Italy with neo-classical and symphonic elements.
    Source: Metal
  • The usage of the symphonic elements can vary from trying to create a classical feel, to simply adding thickness to the music.
  • Symphonic metal is a subgenre of metal that tends to use elements normally found in symphonies or Classical Music.
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