noun / adjective
philharmonic
An organization devoted to promoting classical music.
The local philharmonic sponsors free concerts to promote classical music.
Etymology
The components mean loving and harmony or music. A philharmonic society is an organization devoted to cultivating and supporting music.
More examples
- Donations help the philharmonic support young classical musicians.
- She joins a philharmonic society that funds music education.
- Two local philharmonics jointly sponsor a chamber music festival.
Forms
philharmonic · philharmonics
Similar words
- society
- A broader term for people united by shared interests.
- association
- Emphasizes organized membership rather than a commitment to classical music.