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View synonyms for sinfonietta
sinfonietta
[ sin-fuhn-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.
sinfonietta
/ ˌsɪnfənˈjɛtə; -fəʊn- /
noun
- a short or light symphony
- capital when part of name a small symphony orchestra
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sinfonietta1
1920–25; < Italian; diminutive of sinfonia sinfonia
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sinfonietta1
Italian: a little symphony, from sinfonia
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Example Sentences
In portions of the "Sinfonietta," five rhythms are to be found warring against each other.
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