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symphonette

noun
sym·​pho·​nette | \ ¦sim(p)-fə-¦net How to pronounce symphonette (audio) \
plural symphonettes

Definition of symphonette

1a : a symphony orchestra that plays light music in addition to the standard classical repertoire
b : sinfonietta sense 2
c : an amateur symphony orchestra
2 : sinfonietta sense 1

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First Known Use of symphonette

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for symphonette

symphony + -ette

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