Sonata Meaning
/səˈnɑːtə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.
nameA female given name.
Sentence Examples
I'll play a sonata for you.
She played a sonata.
That Schubert sonata sounds really familiar to me.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The pianist performed a beautiful ____ for solo piano, Beethoven's Moonlight.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The pianist performed a beautiful piano ____ that showcased both his technical skill and emotion.
Word Origin & History
From Italian sonata, from the feminine past participle of sonare (modern suonare), from Latin sonāre (“to make sound”). Doublet of sounded.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The pianist performed a beautiful ____ for solo piano, Beethoven's Moonlight.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The pianist performed a beautiful piano ____ that showcased both his technical skill and emotion.