sinfonietta


sin·fo·niet·ta

S0424100 (sĭn′fə-nyĕt′ə, -fō-)n.1. A symphony that is shorter than usual or requires fewer instruments than usual.2. A small symphony orchestra, especially one consisting of stringed instruments only.
[Italian, diminutive of sinfonia, sinfonia; see sinfonia.]

sinfonietta

(ˌsɪnfənˈjɛtə; -fəʊn-) n1. (Classical Music) a short or light symphony2. (Classical Music) (capital when part of name) a small symphony orchestra[Italian: a little symphony, from sinfonia]

sin•fo•niet•ta

(ˌsɪn fənˈyɛt ə, -foʊn-)

n., pl. -tas. 1. a small symphony orchestra, often composed solely of stringed instruments. 2. a symphony for fewer than the usual number of instruments. [1920–25; < Italian, diminutive of sinfonia symphony]

sinfonietta

A short, light form of symphony.
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