fantasia

The definition of a fantasia is a musical medley or composition which is composed according to the composer's whim, without a particular style.

(noun)

An example of a fantasia is Mozart's Fantasia in D minor.

See fantasia in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. any of a number of predominantly improvisational musical compositions, with a structure determined by the composer's fancy
2. a literary work similarly constructed
a medley of familiar tunes

Origin: It < L phantasia: see fantasy

See fantasia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Music

A free composition structured according to the composer's fancy. Also called fantasy.
A medley of familiar themes, with variations and interludes.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin phantasia, fantasy; see fantasy

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