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noun
MusicAn informal instrumental composition of the 18th century, similar to a divertimento and often performed outdoors.
- ‘A cassation is akin to a divertimento; Mozart composed a few early in his career, but it is a relatively unusual genre.’
Origin
Late 19th century: from German Kassation serenade, from Italian cassazione.
Pronunciation:
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