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partita

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par·ti·ta  (pär-tt)
n. Music
1. An instrumental piece composed of a series of variations, as a suite.
2. One of the variations contained in such a piece.
[Italian, from feminine past participle of partire, divide, from Latin partre; see partite.]
partita [pɑːˈtiːtə]
n pl -te [-teɪ], -tas
(Music / Classical Music) Music a type of suite
[Italian: divided (piece), from Latin partīre to divide]
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Noun1.partita - one of the variations contained in a partita
variation - a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
2.partita - (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century
suite - a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected


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