sinfonia

sin·fo·nia

noun \ˌsin-fə-ˈnē-ə\

plural sin·fo·nie\-ˈnē-ˌā\

Definition of SINFONIA

1

: an orchestral prelude to a vocal work (as an opera) especially in the 18th century : overture

2

: ritornello 1, symphony 2c

Origin of SINFONIA

Italian, from Latin symphonia symphony

First Known Use: 1773

Rhymes with SINFONIA

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