sonata
Translation
sonata
Examples
She played a beautiful Beethoven sonata.
She played a beautiful Beethoven sonata.
Grammar Patterns
a sonata ((for sth.)) a piece of classical music for an instrument He composed a sonata for piano.
Similar Words
Synonyms: composition, piece, concerto
Etymology
From Italian 'sonata', meaning 'sounded', from the verb 'sonare' (to sound).
Memory Tips
The root 'son-' relates to sound. A sonata is a piece of music that is 'sounded' by instruments, not sung.