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sinfonietta

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪnfəʊnɪˈɛtə/

Definition of sinfonietta

noun

Music
  • a short or simple symphony.
  • a small symphony orchestra: [as name]:the Bournemouth Sinfonietta

Origin:

Italian, diminutive of sinfonia (see sinfonia)

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