sinfonietta

English

/sɪnfəʊˈnjɛtə/

noun
Definitions
  • (music) A small-scale symphony (either in length or size of orchestra needed).
  • (music) A small orchestra.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian sinfonietta derived from French symphoniette.

Origin

French

symphoniette

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