fan·ta·sia (f n-t  zh , -zh -, fn t-z)n. Music 1. A free composition structured according to the composer's fancy. Also called fantasy. 2. A medley of familiar themes, with variations and interludes. [Italian, from Latin phantasia, fantasy; see fantasy.] |
fantasia [fænˈteɪzɪə ˌfæntəˈzɪə]
n
1. (Music, other) any musical composition of a free or improvisatory nature
2. (Music / Pop Music) a potpourri of popular tunes woven freely into a loosely bound composition
3. (Music / Classical Music) another word for fancy [13]
[from Italian: fancy; see fantasy]
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| Noun | 1. | fantasia - a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" |
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