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sinfonietta

(sin′fən yet′ə)

noun

a brief symphony, usually for a small orchestra

Origin: It, dim. of sinfonia: see sinfonia

See sinfonietta in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A symphony that is shorter than usual or that calls for fewer than the usual number of instruments.
A small symphony orchestra, especially one consisting of stringed instruments only.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , diminutive of sinfonia, sinfonia; see sinfonia

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