sinfonia

 
Pronunciation: /sɪnˈfəʊnɪə, ˌsɪnfəˈniːə/

noun

Music
  • a symphony.
  • (in baroque music) an orchestral piece used as an introduction to an opera, cantata, or suite.
  • a small symphony orchestra: [as name]: the City of London Sinfonia

Origin:

Italian