Meaning of the word sonata in English
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sonata
US /səˈnɑː.t̬ə/
UK /səˈnɑː.tə/
Noun
a composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with at least one in sonata form.
Example:
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Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, commonly known as the 'Moonlight Sonata,' is one of his most famous works.
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Many classical composers, including Mozart and Haydn, wrote numerous sonatas.