sinfonietta
[ sin-fuh n-yet-uh, -fohn- ]
/ ˌsɪn fənˈyɛt ə, -foʊn- /
noun
a short symphony.
a small symphony orchestra, often composed solely of stringed instruments.
a symphony for fewer than the usual number of instruments.
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Origin of sinfonietta
1920–25; < Italian; diminutive of sinfonia sinfonia
Words nearby sinfonietta
sinemet, sinew, sinewy, sinfjotli, sinfonia, sinfonietta, sinful, sing, sing a different tune, sing along, sing for one's supper
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Example sentences from the Web for 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
/ (ˌsɪnfənˈjɛtə, -fəʊn-) /
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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