Sinfonietta
sinfonietta; short or lighter symphony
noun zin-foh-nee-ET-ah Rare
Origin: from Italian, diminutive of sinfonia
Also means
small symphony orchestra
Usage Note
Sinfonietta denotes either a small-scale symphony or a small orchestra, often specialising in lighter or modern repertoire. Janáček's Sinfonietta is one of the best-known examples.
Examples
"Die Sinfonietta der Stadt trat bei zahlreichen Stadtfesten auf."
Natural Translation
The city sinfonietta performed at numerous city festivals.
Literal Translation
The sinfonietta of the city appeared at numerous city festivals.
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