partita

[ pahr-tee-tuh; Italian pahr-tee-tah ]

noun

, Music.

, plural par·ti·tas, par·ti·te [pahr-, tee, -tey, pah, r, -, tee, -te].

1. an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
2. a set of variations.

partita

/ pɑːˈtiːtə /

noun

1. music a type of suite

Word History and Origins

Origin of partita¹

1875–80; < Italian, feminine of partito divided. See party

Word History and Origins

Origin of partita¹

Italian: divided (piece), from Latin partīre to divide

Example Sentences

Qui risi e piansi, e con doglia infinita, Da questo sasso vidi far partita Colei ch 'a me mi tolse, e non mi volse.

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This is of Spanish origin (Saracen dance), and is generally accompanied by variations called partita or doubles.

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One of her pictures, called "Una partita," was exhibited at Naples and attracted much attention.

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