Divertimento

[It., divertisement.] ( Mus.) A species of composition consisting of different movements, arranged in an easy style for one or more instruments, but not so elaborately wrought out as the sonata, or other more regular compositions. The D. has generally xviii. 9-12.) - See DIVINING-ROD, MAGIC, SORCERY, OR- ACLE, NECROMANCY, . Divine', a . [Fr. div in , divine , from Lat. dirinus , from deus, a god.] Pertaining to the true God; partaking of the nature of God: proceeding from God, appropriated to God, or celebrating His praise. - Excellent in the su- pre me degree; extraordinary; apparently above what is human; godlike; heavenly; holy; sacred; spiritual. out any attempt at artistic effect, or other aim than to please the ear, and may be said to take its place between the Etude and the Capriccioso. The D. was greatly in vogue during the last half of the 15th century; until then, the word had never been used to denote a musical composition. Divert'ingly, adv . In a diverting or amusing manner. Divert'ingne , n . Quality or state of being diverted. Divertisement, (de-vert'iz-mong.) n. [Fr. diverti e ment.] Diversion; recreation. (Dram.) A certain dance introduced between the acts of an opera, or play, for the amusement of the public during the interval.