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About Divertimento
Divertimento is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of composed musical work.
From Wikipedia
Divertimento is a musical genre, with most of its examples from the 18th century. The mood of the divertimento is most often lighthearted (as a result of being played at social functions) and it is generally composed for a small ensemble. The term is used to describe a wide variety of secular (non-religious) instrumental works for soloist or chamber ensemble. It is usually a kind of music entertainment, although it could also be applied to a more serious genre. After 1780, the term generally designated works that were informal or light.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Divertimento.
- ↑ composed musical work
Frequently asked questions
What is Divertimento?
Divertimento is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of composed musical work.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q647653 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Divertimento – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Divertimento K131 (ISRC USUAN1100533) by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0
- Quintz - Divertimento in G, NWV 9 - I. Allegro by Johann Nikolaus Quintz – CC BY-SA 4.0
- 01. Divertimento G-dur för baryton, altviolin och violoncell (komp. Joseph Haydn); 02 -… – Public domain