"pocket symphony" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pocket symphonies [plural]
Etymology: Popularized by English journalist Derek Taylor, meaning “miniature version” of a symphony. Head templates: {{en-noun}} pocket symphony (plural pocket symphonies)
  1. (music) A song with some characteristics of a symphony. Wikipedia link: Derek Taylor Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-pocket_symphony-en-noun-W99gsSr8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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