A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, written by composers, most often for orchestra.

What is the full meaning of symphony?

Word forms: plural symphonies. countable noun. A symphony is a piece of music written to be played by an orchestra. Symphonies are usually made up of four separate sections called movements. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.

What does the term Sinfonia means?

1 : an orchestral prelude to a vocal work (such as an opera) especially in the 18th century : overture. 2 : ritornello sense 1, symphony sense 2c.