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| sin·fo·ni·et·ta [ sìnfən yéttə, sìnfōn yéttə ] (plural sin·fo·ni·et·tas) |
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1. short symphony: an orchestral piece that resembles a symphony but is shorter or written for fewer instruments, often for strings only
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2. small orchestra: a small symphony orchestra, often composed of stringed instruments only
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| [Early 20th century. < Italian, "little sinfonia" < sinfonia (see sinfonia)] |
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