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sonatine

sonatine is the plural of sonatina.

Meaning of sonatina

Noun

sonatina (plural sonatinas or sonatine)

  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.2005, Willard A. Palmer, First Sonatina Book: Alfred Masterwork Edition - Piano Sheet Music Collection, Alfred Music, →ISBN, page 1

Questions about sonatine

What is sonatine the plural of?
Sonatine is the plural of sonatina.

Words near sonatine in the dictionary

  1. sonate
  2. sonated
  3. sonates
  4. sonatina
  5. sonatinas
  6. sonatine
  7. sonating
  8. sonation
  9. sonations
  10. Sonbhadra
  11. Sonbie

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