sinfonietta

[sin-fuh n-yet-uh, -fohn-]

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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

1920–25; < Italian; diminutive of sinfonia sinfonia

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Related Words for sinfonietta

band, ensemble, group

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Historical Examples of sinfonietta

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

British Dictionary definitions for sinfonietta

sinfonietta

noun

a short or light symphony

(capital when part of name) a small symphony orchestra

Word Origin for sinfonietta

Italian: a little symphony, from sinfonia

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