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View synonyms for sinfonietta

sinfonietta

[ sin-fuhn-yet-uh, -fohn- ]

noun

  1. a short symphony.
  2. a small symphony orchestra, often composed solely of stringed instruments.
  3. a symphony for fewer than the usual number of instruments.


sinfonietta

/ -fəʊn-; ˌsɪnfənˈjɛtə /

noun

  1. a short or light symphony
  2. capital when part of name a small symphony orchestra


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sinfonietta1

1920–25; < Italian; diminutive of sinfonia sinfonia

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sinfonietta1

Italian: a little symphony, from sinfonia

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Example Sentences

In portions of the "Sinfonietta," five rhythms are to be found warring against each other.

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