A1 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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1

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sonata
Adjetivo
sonatiform
Relacionado
sonatina
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sonata

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sonata
Adjetivo
sonatiform
Relacionado
sonatina

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

sonata form

sonata form

solo sonata

solo sonata

trio sonata

trio sonata

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sonata

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