sinfonia
English
noun
Definitions
- A symphony.
- A piece or music serving as an overture, interlude or ritornello.
- A small symphony orchestra.
Etymology
Derived from Italian sinfonia.
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
sinfonia
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- sinfonia Italian
- sinfonietta Italian
- sinfonista Italian
- συμφωνία Ancient Greek
- sinfónía Icelandic