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sinfonia

Syllabification: (sin·fo·ni·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌsinfəˈnēə/

Definition of sinfonia

noun

Music
  • a symphony.
  • (in the 17th and 18th centuries) an orchestral piece used as an introduction, interlude, or postlude to an opera, oratorio, cantata, or suite.

Origin:

Italian

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Definition of sinfonia in the British & World English dictionary