Meaning Of The Word Sonata

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sonata
A sonata is a piece of classical music written either for a single instrument, or for one instrument and a piano.

sonata in American English
a composition for one or two instruments, usually consisting of several movements: some modern sonatas have single movements
noun: a composition for one or two instruments, typically in three or four movements in contrasted forms and keys

sonata in British English
noun: an instrumental composition, usually in three or more movements, for piano alone (piano sonata) or for any other instrument with or without piano accompaniment ( violin sonata, cello sonata, etc)

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