sonata

/səˈnɑːtə/ (bre, ipa) · [sənˈɑtə] /səˈnɑːtə/ (ame, ipa) · [sənˈɑtə] /sə-ˈnä-tə How to pronounce sonata (audio)/ (ame, mw)

sonata — noun

  • sonatasingular
  • sonatasplural

1. a piece of classical music for one main instrument, often with piano accompanime

1.名詞B2
釋義

a piece of classical music for one main instrument, often with piano accompaniment, that is played in several connected movements

例句

Theo practiced the opening movement of a Mozart sonata before dinner.

opening movement of a sonata

Our piano teacher asked us to compare two Beethoven sonatas.

compare two + composer's sonatas

同義詞
  • piece

    much broader; it can mean any work of music

  • concerto

    a work for a solo instrument with orchestra, usually larger in scale

  • suite

    a set of linked pieces, often dance-like, not the same form as a sonata

文法句型

a sonata by + composer

play / perform a sonata

piano / violin sonata

用法筆記

A sonata usually centers on one featured instrument, often with piano accompaniment. Use symphony for a large work written for full orchestra.

常見錯誤

❌The orchestra performed a sonata by Brahms.
✅The orchestra performed a symphony by Brahms.
💡A sonata is usually for one instrument or a small ensemble, not a full orchestra.
❌She sang a sonata at the recital.
✅She played a sonata at the recital.
💡A sonata is an instrumental work, so we normally say someone played it, not sang it.