romanza

/ rəˈmænzə /

noun

1. music a short instrumental piece of song-like character

Word History and Origins

Origin of romanza¹

from Italian

Example Sentences

The first movement is an allegro in sonata form, kept within narrow limits, the second is a simple romanza, followed by the rondo.

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The "romanza" is now at an end, and certainly "Boldness, Spirit, and Power" have worked in union.

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The Romanza is a great favorite of mine, it is very graceful, flowing and melodious.

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He had reached the second stanza of the romanza from Blisaire, when he was interrupted by a burst of laughter.

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Before the tenor had completed the opening romanza he had enthralled the house.

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