Also means
a sonata for a single instrument, often with basso continuo
Usage Note
Solosonate typically means an unaccompanied work for one instrument, as in Bach's Sonaten und Partiten for solo violin, or a work for one instrument with continuo accompaniment.
Examples
"Bachs Solosonaten für Violine gehören zu den anspruchsvollsten Werken für Streicher."
Natural Translation
Bach's solo sonatas for violin are among the most demanding works for string players.
Literal Translation
Bach's solo-sonatas for violin belong to the most-demanding works for string-players.
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