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partita

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /pɑːˈtiːtə/
  • General-American: /pɑɹˈtitə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of instrumental suite popular in the 18th century

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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2

noun

Meaning 2

(music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: suite

3

noun

Meaning 3

one of the variations contained in a partita

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: variation

History

Etymology

From Italian partita. Doublet of party.