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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
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divertementist

Noun - a person who seeks to profit by diverting resources from care or services normally available from public services and religious institutions.
The latest statistics show that religious divertementists, especially those in the clergy and in the arts, may find it impossible to donate funds for medical or surgical services
by Marc2.0 July 29, 2023
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