I. |filə(r)|mänik, -ilˌhär|-, -iˌlär|-, -ilˌhȧ|-, -iˌlȧ|-, -nēk sometimes -ilhə(r)|- noun
Etymology: French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico, adjective, from fil- phil- + armonico harmonic, from Latin harmonicus — more at harmonic
1. archaic : a lover of music
2. often capitalized : a musical concert or musical organization (as a society or orchestra)
served as guest conductor for the philharmonic
II. adjective
Etymology: French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico
1. archaic : of or relating to a lover of music
the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air — New Monthly Magazine
2. : of or relating to a musical organization, especially a symphony orchestra
a philharmonic pace is slower than the pace set by a … pit band — Ethel Merman