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partita

Syllabification: (par·ti·ta)
Pronunciation: /pärˈtētə/

Definition of partita

noun (plural partitas or partite /-ˈtētā/)

Music
  • a suite, typically for a solo instrument or chamber ensemble.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Italian, literally 'divided off', feminine past participle of partire

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