A divertimento is an instrumental composition intended for entertainment, usually in a number of movements. The term is used particularly in the second half of the 18th century. Haydn described his first string quartets as divertimenti and the title is also used by Mozart and other composers of the period.

Term used to describe a style of light, short composition common in the Classical era, usually including between five and nine movements, and performed by a chamber ensemble or a soloist.

(n) a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

In late 18th century, especially in Austria, a wide variety of secular instrumental works for chamber ensemble or soloist. Often used for light entertainment music, but could also refer to more seriou [..]

See Serenade