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Mozart's Divertimento K. Anh. 229, also known as K. 439b, is a collection of five divertimenti for various ensembles. These pieces are often more substantial than the supposedly more serious chamber music, with some running up to forty minutes long, longer than his symphonies or string quartets, and of similar quality. The divertimenti were composed during different periods of Mozart's life, showcasing his development as a composer. The term "divertimento" in Mozart's music refers to a musical genre of a light and entertaining nature, usually consisting of several movements for strings, winds, or both. It is often lighthearted and composed for a small ensemble. The mood of the divertimento is typically a musical, as the term is derived from the Italian "divertire," meaning "to amuse." The divertimenti are generally informal or light and often played at social functions. They could be applied to a wide variety of secular instrumental works for soloists or chamber ensembles, and the term was commonly used to describe light, "after-dinner," and often outdoor music.
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