sinfonietta

sin·fo·niet·ta

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-fuh n-yet-uh, -fohn-]
- /ˌsɪn fənˈyɛt ə, -foʊn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-fuh n-yet-uh, -fohn-]
- /ˌsɪn fənˈyɛt ə, -foʊn-/

Definitions of sinfonietta word

noun sinfonietta a short symphony. 1
noun sinfonietta a small symphony orchestra, often composed solely of stringed instruments. 1
noun sinfonietta a symphony for fewer than the usual number of instruments. 1
noun sinfonietta a short or light symphony 0
noun sinfonietta a small symphony orchestra 0
noun sinfonietta a brief symphony, usually for a small orchestra 0

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Origin of sinfonietta

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < Italian; diminutive of sinfonia sinfonia

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Parts of speech for Sinfonietta

noun

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preposition

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sinfonietta popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sinfonietta

noun sinfonietta

orchestra — a group of performers on various musical instruments, including especially stringed instruments of the viol class, clarinets and flutes, cornets and trombones, drums, and cymbals, for playing music, as symphonies, operas, popular music, or other compositions.

Just one Synonym for sinfonietta