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divertimento

/dɪˌvəːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/

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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
Musical form; musical genre, with most of its examples from the 18th century
Divertimento 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 usually a kind of music entertai... Wikipedia
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