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- DictionaryDi·ver·ti·men·to/dəˌvərdəˈmen(t)ō/
noun
- 1. a light and entertaining composition, typically one in the form of a suite for chamber orchestra.
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- Divertimento
Musical form; musical genre, with most of its examples from the 18th century
(from the Italian divertire "to amuse") is a musical genre, with most of its examples from the 18th century. The mood of the divertimento is most often lighthearted (as a result of being played at social functions) and it is generally composed for a small ensemble. The term is used to describe a wide variety of secular (non-religious) instrumental works for soloist or chamber ensemble. It is usual... Wikipedia
