Divertimento
noun
A light and entertaining piece of music, often from the 18th century.
The orchestra played a divertimento by Mozart, adding a light-hearted touch to the evening.
Often appears as...
- play a divertimento
- mozart's divertimento
Usage tips
Musical
noun
Any kind of light, fun, entertainment.
The carnival was a divertimento for those seeking a little enjoyment and fun.
Often appears as...
- the divertimento of the evening
- a divertimento for young people
noun
A light and entertaining piece of music, often from the 18th century.
The orchestra played a divertimento by Mozart, adding a light-hearted touch to the evening.
Often appears as...
- play a divertimento
- mozart's divertimento
Usage tips
Musical
noun
Any kind of light, fun, entertainment.
The carnival was a divertimento for those seeking a little enjoyment and fun.
Often appears as...
- the divertimento of the evening
- a divertimento for young people
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Genre
Divertimento refers to a genre of classical music, not just any music.
At the recital, we heard a divertimento composed in the Classical era.
Pro Tip 2/3Light-hearted Mood
Divertimento pieces are composed to be enjoyable and evoke a cheerful atmosphere.
Her piano divertimento set a joyful mood throughout the hall.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Dancing
Though playful, a divertimento is typically for listening, not dancing.
We sat and listened to a divertimento, resisting the urge to dance.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Genre
Divertimento refers to a genre of classical music, not just any music.
At the recital, we heard a divertimento composed in the Classical era.
Pro Tip 2/3Light-hearted Mood
Divertimento pieces are composed to be enjoyable and evoke a cheerful atmosphere.
Her piano divertimento set a joyful mood throughout the hall.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Dancing
Though playful, a divertimento is typically for listening, not dancing.
We sat and listened to a divertimento, resisting the urge to dance.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Genre
Divertimento refers to a genre of classical music, not just any music.
At the recital, we heard a divertimento composed in the Classical era.
Pro Tip 2/3Light-hearted Mood
Divertimento pieces are composed to be enjoyable and evoke a cheerful atmosphere.
Her piano divertimento set a joyful mood throughout the hall.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Dancing
Though playful, a divertimento is typically for listening, not dancing.
We sat and listened to a divertimento, resisting the urge to dance.
Compare with
amusementdistractibilitydiversificationentertainmentfuninterludemirthpleasure
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