Meaning of the word fantasia in English

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fantasia

US /fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/

UK /fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/

a musical composition based on a number of airs or themes from an opera or other work, or on a series of popular tunes.

Example:

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The orchestra performed a delightful fantasia on themes from 'Carmen'.

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His latest composition is a free-form fantasia for piano.

Synonym:

fantasy capriccio rhapsody

a state or product of the imagination; a fantasy.

Example:

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His mind was filled with a wild fantasia of colors and shapes.

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The film was a visual fantasia, full of stunning special effects.

Synonym:

fantasy dream vision imagination