Partita
Noun
- A suite, typically for a solo instrument or chamber ensemble.
Example Sentences
“The quartet opened the concert with a lively partita that set the tone for the evening.”
“The violin teacher assigned each of the students the same partita to test their skill levels.”
“I played a Bach partita on the kitchen speakers to keep me company while I cooked dinner.”
Word Origin
Italian, late 19th century
Why this word?
Like many other musical terms, “partita” comes from Italian. It translates literally as “divided off.” A partita is a suite of music composed for a solo instrument or sometimes a chamber ensemble. Notably, Johann Sebastian Bach composed a set of partitas (or the alternate plural “partite”) for violin and keyboard that are some of the most celebrated Baroque compositions for solo performers.
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