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Noun — A piece of instrumental music, often for piano or piano with one other instrument, written in several contrasting movements.

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How to use sonata

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Etymology

From Italian sonata, "something played" (as opposed to a cantata, "something sung"), from sonare, "to sound" — ultimately from Latin sonare.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sonata” mean?

The word “sonata” means a piece of instrumental music, often for piano or piano with one other instrument, written in several contrasting movements. In plain terms, a classical music piece, usually for one or two instruments, split into several movements.

How do you pronounce “sonata”?

“Sonata” is pronounced suh-NAH-tuh (/səˈnɑːtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “sonata” in a sentence?

Here is “sonata” used in a sentence: “She performed a Beethoven piano sonata at the recital.”

What part of speech is “sonata”?

“Sonata” is a noun.

Where does the word “sonata” come from?

The word “sonata” comes from Latin. From Italian sonata, "something played" (as opposed to a cantata, "something sung"), from sonare, "to sound" — ultimately from Latin sonare.

Is “sonata” a common word?

“Sonata” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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