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sinfonietta

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sin·fo·niet·ta  (snf-nyt, -f-)
n.
1. A symphony that is shorter than usual or that calls for fewer than the usual number of instruments.
2. A small symphony orchestra, especially one consisting of stringed instruments only.
[Italian, diminutive of sinfonia, sinfonia; see sinfonia.]
sinfonietta [ˌsɪnfənˈjɛtə -fəʊn-]
n
1. (Music / Classical Music) a short or light symphony
2. (Music / Classical Music) (capital when part of name) a small symphony orchestra
[Italian: a little symphony, from sinfonia]
Translations
sinfonietta [ˌsɪnfənˈjetə] N → sinfonieta f
sinfonietta
n (= music) → Sinfonietta f; (= orchestra) → kleines Sinfonie- or Symphonieorchester
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