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symphonic poem

noun

Definition of symphonic poem

: an extended programmatic composition for symphony orchestra usually freer in form than a symphony

Examples of symphonic poem in a Sentence

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 Inspired by a poem by Stephane Mallarme, Debussy’s ‘Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun’ is a 1894 symphonic poem. — Mike Giuliano, Howard County Times, "Columbia Orchestra turns to France for 40th season finale," 18 May 2018

First Known Use of symphonic poem

1873, in the meaning defined above

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