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Definition of sonata

sonata

/səˈnɑː.tə/
Plural:sonatas
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• noun

1

A classical musical composition written for a solo instrument, or a solo instrument accompanied by piano, typically structured in three or four contrasting movements that vary in tempo, mood, and key.

Example

"The concert pianist opened the evening recital with a famous Beethoven piano sonata."

• Rhymes for sonata

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Italian sonata, the feminine past participle of sonare ('to sound' or 'to play on an instrument'), from Latin sonare ('to sound'). Historically, a sonata ('a piece played') was contrasted with a cantata ('a piece sung').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sonata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sonata
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