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   Di·ver·ti·men·to

   /dəˌvərdəˈmen(t)ō/

   

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   • 1. a light and entertaining composition, typically one in the form of a suite for chamber orchestra.

   Word Origin mid 18th century (denoting a diversion or amusement): Italian, literally ‘diversion’.

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   Divertimento / d ɪ ˌ v ɜːr t ɪ ˈ m ɛ n t oʊ / (Italian: [divertiˈmento]; 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 .

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   Divertimento, 18th-century musical genre of a light and entertaining nature usually consisting of several movements for strings, winds, or both. The movements included sonata forms, variation forms, dances, and rondos. One of Joseph Haydn’s numerous divertimenti is a sextet written for a double.

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   W. A. Mozart / Divertimento in D major, K. 1361. Allegro (00:07)2. Andante (04:15)3. Presto (10:06)New York Classical PlayersDongmin Kim, conductorMay 18, 20...

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   What does Divertimento mean in music?

   • Meaning of Divertimento in Music In music, the term "divertimento" refers to a type of composition that is typically secular (non-religious) and written for a soloist or a small chamber ensemble. It is characterized by having several movements and is often light-hearted and entertaining in nature.

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   What does a divertimento do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. divertimento, 18th-century musical genre of a light and entertaining nature usually consisting of several movements for strings, winds, or both. The movements included sonata forms, variation forms, dances, and rondos.

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   What is the mood of a divertimento?

   • 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.

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   What music is similar to a divertimento?

   • There are many other terms which describe music similar to the divertimento, including serenade, cassation, notturno, Nachtmusik; after about 1780, the divertimento was the term most commonly applied to this light, "after-dinner" and often outdoor music. Divertimenti have from one to nine movements, and there is at least one example with thirteen.

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   The meaning of DIVERTIMENTO is an instrumental chamber work in several movements usually light in character.

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    In music, the term "divertimento" refers to a type of composition that is typically secular (non-religious) and written for a soloist or a small chamber ensemble. It is characterized by having several movements and is often light-hearted and entertaining in nature.