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- 1. a light and entertaining composition, typically one in the form of a suite for chamber orchestra.
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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 .
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 string trio, to be played by two groups ...
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What is a divertimento in music? - Classical Music. What is...a Divertimento? Stephen Johnson gets to grips with classical music's technical terms.
Aug 8, 2024 · Divertimento in D Major, K. 136: This work is one of three divertimenti composed by Mozart during his youth. It features a lively first movement, a lyrical second movement, and a spirited finale. Divertimento in B-flat Major, K. 137: Another early work, this divertimento is characterized by its elegant melodies and balanced structure.
Dive into the delightful world of classical music with a captivating short video on "Divertimento," the genre that brings a sparkle of joy and light-hearted ...
In this episode, we'll go through a bit of history and the form of the Divertimento, from its peak in the 18th century to its revival in the 20th century.Enj...
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May 23, 2018 · divertimento. divertimento (It.). Amusement. 1. An 18th-cent. suite of movts. of light, recreational mus., sometimes for open-air perf., for a small no. of players. Mozart wrote 25, calling them Divertimenti or sometimes serenades or cassations. In the 20th cent. composers use the term to denote a not-too-serious work.
