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Divertimento

A light-hearted genre of classical music, mainly used during the 18th century for social functions. Usually composed for a small ensemble or soloists, the form was usually used by Mozart, Haydn and Carl Stamitz.

One of the greatest examples of chamber music is Mozart's Divertimento in E-flat major, K. 563

by WolfieMozart1787 August 15, 2023