Sonata (en. Sonata)

/soˈnata/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A musical form that develops through a main theme and its variations.

Mozart's Sonata in C major is one of the most recognized.

La Sonata en do mayor de Mozart es una de las más reconocidas.

A musical composition generally written for piano or for piano and other instruments.

We will study Beethoven's sonata in music class.

Estudiaremos la sonata de Beethoven en la clase de música.

A musical work that combines melodic and harmonic elements throughout several movements.

The composer’s sonata for cello and piano is a masterpiece.

La sonata para violonchelo y piano del compositor es una obra maestra.

From the Italian 'sonata', which means 'sound', derived from 'sonare', 'to sound'.

blind sonata

An interpretation of the sonata without having rehearsed it beforehand.

sonata a ciegas

dragging sonata

Referring to a sonata that is difficult and long.

sonata de arrastre

sonatina

A musical composition similar to the sonata, but generally shorter.

sonatina

concerto

A musical composition that typically features a soloist and orchestra.

concerto

prelude

A brief composition that usually precedes a more extensive work.

preludio

A long and dramatic story or explanation.

He gave a long explanation to explain why he was late to work.

Se echó una sonata para explicar por qué llegó tarde al trabajo.

A noisy or chaotic scene.

When they announced free food, there was a chaotic scene in the square.

Cuando anunciaron comida gratis, se armó una sonata en la plaza.

A deep or reflective mood.

After the movie, he remained in a reflective mood thinking about life.

Después de la película, se quedó en una sonata pensando en la vida.