Lexical entry

ソナタ

sonata

A sonata, especially a piece of classical music for one or more instruments.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Italian

Meaning

Refers to the classical music form called a sonata, usually an instrumental composition in several movements.

Examples

Example Sentences

彼女はピアノでベートーヴェンのソナタを弾いた。

She played a Beethoven sonata on the piano.

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このソナタは三つの楽章で構成されている。

This sonata consists of three movements.

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彼は新しいバイオリンソナタを作曲した。

He composed a new violin sonata.

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ソナチネ

A shorter and simpler version of a sonata.

トリオソナタ

A Baroque musical form for two melody instruments and basso continuo.

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