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Added 10 October 2026

sinfonia

noun

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A symphony.
A piece or music serving as an overture, interlude or ritornello.
A small symphony orchestra.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian sinfonia. Doublet of symphonia, symphony, tsampouna, and zampogna.

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