Sonatina - Musical Definition

Sonatina - A sonatina is literally a small sonata. As a musical term, sonatina has no single strict definition; it is rather a title applied by the composer to a piece that is in basic sonata form, but is shorter and lighter in character, or technically more elementary, than a typical sonata.


Sheet Music examples where the term 'Sonatina'   is used:

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