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philharmonic

phil·har·mon·ic [ fìl haar mónnik ] or Phil·har·mon·ic [ fìl haar mónnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
performing or promoting music: describes an orchestra, choir, or society that promotes the study, performance, and appreciation of classical music



noun  (plural phil·har·mon·ics) (plural Phil·har·mon·ics)
Definition:
 
philharmonic orchestra, choir, or society: a symphony orchestra, choir, or musical society that has the word "philharmonic" in its title

[Mid-18th century. < French philharmonique< Greek philos "loving" + harmonika (see harmonic)]
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