noun
- plural of sonatina; short, simple sonatas, typically in three movements
Usage: musical term
Examples
- The piano student practiced several sonatinas by Clementi.
- Mozart wrote charming sonatinas for beginning musicians.
- The recital featured three sonatinas and a full sonata.
- These sonatinas are perfect for intermediate piano students.
- The composer’s sonatinas demonstrate classical form in miniature.
- She performed two Beethoven sonatinas at the competition.