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Noun: partita (partitas,partite)  paa(r)'tee-tu
  1. (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century
    "Bach's Partita in D minor for solo violin is a challenging work"
     
  2. One of the variations contained in a partita
    "The third partita showcased the composer's skill in counterpoint"

Derived forms: partitas

Type of: suite, variation

Encyclopedia: Partita