독주 악기 또는 소규모 악기 편성을 위한 곡으로, 보통 대조적인 성격의 여러 악장으로 구성된 기악곡.
A musical composition for one or two instruments, typically in three or four movements in contrasting forms and keys.
예문:
"She practiced the piano sonata for hours to perfect the second movement."
"The composer's late sonatas are known for their emotional depth and complexity."
"A typical sonata begins with a fast movement in sonata-allegro form."