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sonata

Syllabification: (so·na·ta)
Pronunciation: /səˈnätə/
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Definition of sonata

noun

  • a composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form.

Origin:

late 17th century: Italian, literally 'sounded' (originally as distinct from 'sung'), feminine past participle of sonare

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