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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 is a term for a light and entertaining musical composition or movement, often in several parts. Learn about its history, examples, and variations, such as rondo, from Britannica's experts.
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Divertimento is a musical term for a light-hearted and entertaining composition, often with multiple movements. Learn the meaning, history, and characteristics of divertimenti in the Classical era and beyond.
The Divertimento in E ♭ major, K. 563, is a string trio, written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1788, the year in which he completed his last three symphonies (nos. 39–41) and his "Coronation" Piano Concerto.
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