symfon
Symfon is a term used in several languages to denote a symphony, a large-scale musical work for orchestra typically consisting of multiple movements. The word derives from Greek symphonos, meaning harmonious in sound, and is closely related to the English term symphony. In many traditions it is the principal vehicle for orchestral expression and scale.
A symfon usually opens with an energetic movement, often in sonata form; a slower second movement; a
Origins date to the early 18th century in the Classical era, with leaders such as Joseph Haydn
In modern usage, the symfon remains a core genre in Western art music, performed by orchestras worldwide.