xô-nát

Một nghệ sĩ dương cầm chơi một bản xô-nát trong phòng hòa nhạc.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sonata: A musical composition for one or a few instruments, typically in several movements, often following a formal structure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Beethoven đã sáng tác nhiều bàn xô-nát cho piano. (Beethoven composed many piano sonatas.)
  • Bản xô-nát này có ba chương. (This sonata has three movements.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal musical contexts to denote a specific genre of classical music. It is often part of a title, e.g., "Xô-nát Ánh trăng" ("Moonlight Sonata").

Variants and Related Words

• Sonata (n): The direct English equivalent and origin of the loanword "xô-nát."

Synonyms

• Musical composition: A piece of music.
• Instrumental work: A piece written for instruments, not voices.

Related Terms

• Giao hưởng (n): Symphony – a larger orchestral work.
• Hòa tấu (n): Concerto – a composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra.