fantasia
Fantasia (noun) means a free-form musical piece that doesn't follow strict structure, often blending familiar melodies. Example: “The composer wrote a fantasia based on folk tunes.”
How to use fantasia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA freely structured, imaginative piece of music or art.
Word forms
fantasias plural, Fantasias plural
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The composer wrote a _____ based on folk tunes.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian fantasia, ultimately from Ancient Greek phantasia, "imagination" — a relative of "fantasy" and "fancy."
Rhymes for fantasia
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What does “fantasia” mean?
The word “fantasia” means a free-form musical piece that doesn't follow strict structure, often blending familiar melodies. In plain terms, a freely structured, imaginative piece of music or art.
How do you pronounce “fantasia”?
“Fantasia” is pronounced fan-TAY-zih-uh (/fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “fantasia” in a sentence?
Here is “fantasia” used in a sentence: “The composer wrote a fantasia based on folk tunes.”
What part of speech is “fantasia”?
“Fantasia” is a noun.
Where does the word “fantasia” come from?
The word “fantasia” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Italian fantasia, ultimately from Ancient Greek phantasia, "imagination" — a relative of "fantasy" and "fancy.".
How many meanings does “fantasia” have?
“Fantasia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a free-form musical piece that doesn't follow strict structure, often blending familiar melodies.