Musical composition for piano or solo instrument (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Musical composition for piano or solo instrument (noun)”? The solution is SONATA, a 6-letter word built on the root SON (“sound”). It appeared in the July 17, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
SONATA
SON***SONmeans “sound”
In a sentence
A visiting pianist will play the Beethoven SONATA at the Friday evening concert.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Musical composition for piano or solo instrument (noun)” has the answer SONATA (6 letters), built on the root SON, which means “sound”. Browse the full July 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.