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symphonette

[ sim-fuh-net ]
/ ˌsɪm fəˈnɛt /

noun

a small symphony orchestra that usually specializes in playing short, familiar classical works or salon music.

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Origin of symphonette

symphon(y) + -ette

Words nearby symphonette

sympathy strike, sympatric, sympetalous, symphalangism, symphile, symphonette, symphonia, symphonic, symphonic poem, Symphonie Fantastique, symphonious
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