partita
Americannoun
plural
partitas, partite-
an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
-
a set of variations.
noun
Etymology
Origin of partita
1875–80; < Italian, feminine of partito divided. See party
Example Sentences
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The pandemic was the occasion, and Bach’s partitas a source of inspiration, when Gary Anthes began to photograph still lifes in an abandoned structure on his property.
From Washington Post
They were husband-and-wife artists in the Odessa Philharmonic — he plays the cello, she the violin — sharing a love for Bach partitas and the music from “Star Wars.”
From New York Times
His instrumental suites, partitas and concertos, made of dance forms, can include some of the most profound music of this most profound of composers.
From Los Angeles Times
On hearing the first notes of Chalifour playing the solo Bach partita that night, the goose bumps came, as Gehry has recalled, then the tears.
From Los Angeles Times
The project followed his recording of the sonatas and partitas.
From New York Times
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