partita

/pɑtˈtidə/
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Other forms: partitas

Definitions of partita
  1. noun
    (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century
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    type of:
    suite
    a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
  2. noun
    one of the variations contained in a partita
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    type of:
    variation
    a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
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