"philharmonic" in the noun sense
1. symphony orchestra, symphony, philharmonic
a large orchestra can perform symphonies
"we heard the Vienna symphony"
"philharmonic" in the adjective sense
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"
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