Summary: A look at the origin of the 'Symphony'. We all know what is now called a Symphony, but the term has had many varied uses. Lucie Skeaping tracks down the origins of the word and its uses, encountering medieval hurdy-gurdys, spinets and virginals, and a tale that the dulcimer is as old as the Bible, not to mention a whole host of overtures, interludes, sonatas, canzonas and concertos. Broadcast as part of the BBC month long 'Celebration of the Symphony'.
