Plural of symphony

regular plural

The plural of symphony is symphonies.

Forms of symphony

Beethoven’s symphonies effortlessly segue from one theme to the next.From the entry segue
Nine numbered symphonies, including the Fifth, were composed by Beethoven.From the entry compose
John Stapp which kept him latibulizing till the ground-hog heralded close of winter, and bluebirds and robins have begun rehearsing their spring symphonies.1915 February 19, “Kidd's Store”, in The Interior Journal, Stanford, Kentucky, page 1, column 2. From the entry latibulize
Something classical that Annie couldn't immediately place, which was hardly surprising given that what Annie knew about symphonies could be written on the back of a postage stamp.2008, Sam Baker, Deadly Beautiful. From the entry could be written on the back of a postage stamp
While the symphonies of Haydn and Mozart could conceivably be played fairly acceptably under the dual leadership of concertmaster and cembalist, the symphonies of Beethoven could not.1948, Pierre Van Rensselaer Key, Alfred Human, Musical Digest - Volume 30, page 18. From the entry cembalist

noun An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
noun An instrumental introduction or termination to a vocal composition.
noun Harmony in music or colour, or a harmonious combination of elements.

What is the plural of symphony?: The plural of symphony is symphonies.
Is symphony countable?: Symphony is a countable and uncountable noun.

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