sinfonia
/ˌsɪnfoʊˈniːə/
noun
- A piece of music that is like a symphony, often shorter or from an earlier period; also used in the titles of some orchestral works.
- Bach's sinfonias are often played as warm-up pieces for pianists.
- The orchestra performed a beautiful sinfonia by the Italian composer.
- The concert opened with a lively sinfonia from the Baroque era.
- A symphony orchestra, especially in the name of a musical group.
- The local sinfonia gave a free concert in the park.
- He joined the youth sinfonia when he was twelve years old.
- She plays first violin in the Sinfonia of London.
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