Noah Webster
Symphony
SYM'PHONY, noun [Latin symphonia; Gr. with, and voice.]
1. A consonance or harmony of sounds agreeable to the ear, whether the sounds are vocal or instrumental, or both.
The trumpets sound,
And warlike symphony is heard around.
2. A musical instrument, mentioned by French writers.
3. A full concert.
4. An overture or other composition for instruments.