Usage Note
Sonate is a multi-movement instrumental composition, typically for one or two instruments. Klaviersonate (piano sonata) is the most common type in classical music; the form follows Sonatenform (exposition-development-recapitulation).
Examples
"Er übte täglich an der Sonate, bis jede Note saß."
Natural Translation
He practised the sonata daily until every note was right.
Literal Translation
He practised daily on the sonata until every note sat.
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