sinfonietta
[sin-fuh n-yet-uh, -fohn-]
noun
a short symphony.
a small symphony orchestra, often composed solely of stringed instruments.
a symphony for fewer than the usual number of instruments.
Origin of sinfonietta
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In portions of the "Sinfonietta," five rhythms are to be found warring against each other.
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sinfonietta
noun
Word Origin for sinfonietta
Italian: a little symphony, from sinfonia
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