cassations

Such 'cassations' occur almost daily, not because the

Dutch Life in Town and Country P. M. Hough

In the catalogue of his works there are no fewer than 175 compositions for the instrument ” namely, six duets for two barytons, twelve sonatas for baryton and violoncello, twelve divertimenti for two barytons and bass, and 125 divertimenti for baryton, viola and violoncello; seventeen so-called "cassations"; and three concertos for baryton, with accompaniment of two violins and bass.

Joseph Haydn Hadden, J Cuthbert 1902

His cassations, quartets and trios may be compared to a pure, clear stream of water, the surface now rippled by a gentle breeze from the south, and anon breaking into agitated billows, but without ever leaving its proper channel and appointed course.

Joseph Haydn Hadden, J Cuthbert 1902

I have begun various cassations [a kind of divertimento], so I have thus responded to your desire.

The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart, Wolfgang A 1864

I have begun various cassations [a kind of divertimento], so I have thus responded to your desire.

The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1773