A1 noun Neutral

sonata

/səˈnɑː.tə/

A sonata is a long piece of classical music played by one instrument, such as a piano, or a small group of instruments. It usually consists of three or four separate parts called movements that vary in speed and mood.

Ejemplos

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My daughter is practicing her piano sonata for the school concert.

My daughter is practicing her piano sonata for the school concert.

2

The renowned pianist will perform a solo sonata by Beethoven tonight.

The renowned pianist will perform a solo sonata by Beethoven tonight.

3

Hey, check out this cool sonata I found on my playlist.

Hey, check out this cool sonata I found on my playlist.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
sonata
Adjetivo
sonatiform
Relacionado
sonatina
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'sound.' A 'sonata' comes from the Latin 'sonare' (to sound). It is music meant to be 'sounded' on an instrument.

Quiz rápido

The musician spent months writing a beautiful ___ for the cello.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: sonata

Ejemplos

1

My daughter is practicing her piano sonata for the school concert.

everyday

My daughter is practicing her piano sonata for the school concert.

2

The renowned pianist will perform a solo sonata by Beethoven tonight.

formal

The renowned pianist will perform a solo sonata by Beethoven tonight.

3

Hey, check out this cool sonata I found on my playlist.

informal

Hey, check out this cool sonata I found on my playlist.

4

An analysis of the classical sonata reveals a structured three-movement form.

academic

An analysis of the classical sonata reveals a structured three-movement form.

5

The firm sponsored a gala featuring a violin sonata to entertain the clients.

business

The firm sponsored a gala featuring a violin sonata to entertain the clients.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
sonata
Adjetivo
sonatiform
Relacionado
sonatina

Colocaciones comunes

piano sonata piano sonata
compose a sonata compose a sonata
classical sonata classical sonata
moonlight sonata moonlight sonata
violin sonata violin sonata

Frases Comunes

sonata form

sonata form

solo sonata

solo sonata

trio sonata

trio sonata

Se confunde a menudo con

sonata vs symphony

A symphony is written for a full orchestra, while a sonata is for a solo instrument or small group.

sonata vs cantata

A sonata is played on instruments, whereas a cantata is primarily sung.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost exclusively used in the context of Western classical music. It usually implies a serious, structured piece of music rather than a casual song.

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Errores comunes

Learners often call any short piano piece a 'sonata,' but a sonata usually must have several distinct sections or movements.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'sound.' A 'sonata' comes from the Latin 'sonare' (to sound). It is music meant to be 'sounded' on an instrument.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Italian 'suonata,' literally meaning 'played,' from the Latin 'sonare' (to sound).

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun (plural: sonatas) often used with the preposition 'for' (e.g., sonata for flute) often used with the preposition 'by' (e.g., sonata by Mozart)
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Contexto cultural

The sonata is a core genre of the Classical and Romantic musical eras, famously used by composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn.

Quiz rápido

The musician spent months writing a beautiful ___ for the cello.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: sonata

Más palabras de music

piano

A1

A large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to make sound. It produces music by hitting wire strings with small hammers and is used in many styles of music.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

bass

A1

The bass is the lowest range of musical notes or the lowest-sounding part in a piece of music. It also refers to a person with a very deep singing voice or instruments like the bass guitar that play low notes.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

scale

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A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

melody

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A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

bar

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In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

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