minisymphony

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

mini- +‎ symphony

Noun[edit]

minisymphony (plural minisymphonies)

  1. A short symphony.
    • 2009 April 6, Anthony Tommasini, “Is That in Your Job Description, Maestro?”, in New York Times[1]:
      The humorous program began with Mr. Robertson’s droll conducting of “A Musical Joke,” Mozart’s intentionally clunky and satirical minisymphony.