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- 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.
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A divertimento is a piece of generally light-hearted music, usually written for small ensembles. Background Music versus Serious Listening – it may seem a modern problem (with the former apparently winning the battle at the moment). But the question of what music is ‘for’ is an ancient one.
Divertimento / dɪˌvɜːrtɪˈmɛntoʊ / (Italian: [divertiˈmento]; from the Italian divertire "to amuse") is a musical genre, with most of its examples from the 18th century.
Divertimento, 18th-century musical genre of a light and entertaining nature usually consisting of several movements for strings, winds, or both. The movements included sonata forms, variation forms, dances, and rondos. One of Joseph Haydn’s numerous divertimenti is a sextet written for a double.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 23, 2024 · Divertissement is a musical term for a song within an opera or ballet which does not further the plot. It is also a ballet made entirely of such loosely connected dances and an instrumental piece of light music. The term is originally a French word meaning diversion or amusement.
- Laura Metz
Divertissement refers to a light and entertaining interlude in a theatrical or musical performance, often showcasing dance and music. This term became particularly important in the development of French opera during the 17th century, where it served to enhance the overall spectacle and enjoyment of the production, reflecting the aesthetic ...
Divertissement (from the French 'diversion' or 'amusement') is used, in a similar sense to the Italian 'divertimento', for a light piece of music for a small group of players, however the French term has additional meanings.
A divertissement is a musical term for a song that does not advance the plot in an opera or ballet. It’s also an instrumental piece of light music and a ballet made entirely of such loosely connected dances. The term comes from a French word that means amusement or diversion.
