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par·ti·ta

(pär-tē′tə)

n. Music

1. An instrumental piece composed of a series of variations, as a suite.

2. One of the variations contained in such a piece.

[Italian, from feminine past participle of partire, divide, from Latin partīre; see partite.]

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partita

(pɑːˈtiːtə)

n, pl -te (-teɪ) or -tas

(Classical Music) music a type of suite

[Italian: divided (piece), from Latin partīre to divide]

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suite

(swit; for 3 often sut)

n.

1. a number of things forming a series or set.

2. a connected series of rooms to be used together: a hotel suite.

3. a set of matching furniture, esp. for one room.

4. a company of followers or attendants; train or retinue.

a. an ordered series of instrumental dances, in the same or related keys, commonly preceded by a prelude.

b. an ordered series of instrumental movements of any character.

6. Computers. a group of software programs sold as a unit and usu. designed to work together.

[1665–75; < French, metathetic variant of Old French siute suit]

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Noun	1.	partita - one of the variations contained in a partita variation - a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
	2.	partita - (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century suite - a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

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