Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A symphony that is shorter than usual or requires fewer instruments than usual.
- noun A small symphony orchestra, especially one consisting of stringed instruments only.
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- noun music A small-scale
symphony (either in length or size of orchestra needed). - noun music A small
orchestra .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Mr. Stowe, the retired rowing coach and Olympian, points to "churches, the sinfonietta [a local orchestra that's been performing around town for decades], an arts center" -- all of which help create "a regular community, not just a tourist trap," he says.
Sports Town Kelly Greene 2009
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Mr. Stowe, the retired rowing coach and Olympian, points to "churches, the sinfonietta [a local orchestra that's been performing around town for decades], an arts center" -- all of which help create "a regular community, not just a tourist trap," he says.
Sports Town 2009
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"We've had this idea for 15 years," says Christophe Chagnard, music director for the sinfonietta.
The News Tribune Blogs newstips@thenewstribune.com (ROSEMARY PONNEKANTI; 2009
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The two Tacoma concerts explore these connections, with late Mozart works such as the overture to "Don Giovanni" and the furiously virtuosic "Haffner" symphony played by the sinfonietta, and mid-career Beethoven icons such as the "Emperor" piano concerto and the Symphony No. 5 played by the symphony.
The News Tribune Blogs newstips@thenewstribune.com (ROSEMARY PONNEKANTI; 2009
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CLASSICAL MUSIC: Collegium Cantorum Orchestra - A sinfonietta featuring three talented soloists performs during the 2008 Nitra Music Autumn.
Slovak Spectator 2008
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The Long Blondes split following guitarist's stroke london sinfonietta. southbank centre.
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Music news, reviews, comment and features | guardian.co.uk 2010
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£9.99 with free UK delivery judy fisher associates. experienced corporate fundraiser sought to join th …. the london sinfonietta is looking for an outstandi ….
Music news, reviews, comment and features | guardian.co.uk 2010
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Tacoma Symphony audiences "who've never heard the sinfonietta," he said, "might go to find out what it's about and vice versa.
The News Tribune Blogs newstips@thenewstribune.com (ROSEMARY PONNEKANTI; 2009
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