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sonatina

noun

  1. musical form, miniature of sonata
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Italian sonatina (literally “small sonata”).

  1. A musical composition resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler.

    “A sonatina usually has 2 or 3 rather short movements. While these movements provide contrasts of tempo and mood, they also complement one another, combining to fulfill the overall plan for a complete work in several parts.”