sonata
Sonata
The word 'sonata' in Spanish is also 'sonata' in English. It typically refers to a type of musical composition, usually in three or four movements, traditionally played on a solo instrument such as a piano. The term was brought into the musical lexicon in the 17th and 18th centuries and its structure typically consists of exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Example sentences using: sonata
Mi sonata preferida es la Sonata al chiaro di Luna de Beethoven.
My favorite sonata is Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.
This sentence conveys a personal preference for a famous sonata, commonly known as the 'Moonlight Sonata', which was composed by Beethoven.
Estoy aprendiendo a tocar la sonata en mi clase de piano.
I am learning to play the sonata in my piano class.
This sentence illustrates someone who is in the process of learning how to play a sonata as part of their piano lessons or training. The type of sonata isn't explicitly mentioned.
La sonata tiene tres movimientos: el primero es rápido, el segundo es lento y el tercero es de ritmo moderado.
The sonata has three movements: the first is fast, the second is slow and the third is moderate.
This sentence describes the structure of a typical sonata, which commonly includes three sections, or 'movements', each with its own tempo or speed.