A piano sonata is a musical composition for solo piano that typically consists of several movements. There are many synonyms for the term "piano sonata," including "piano composition," "sonata for piano," and "keyboard sonata." Additionally, there are specific terms used to describe variations in the structure of a sonata, such as "cyclic sonata" (in which motifs or themes reoccur throughout the piece) and "piano sonatina" (a smaller, more simplistic version of a sonata). Some other related terms include "piano concerto" (a large-scale composition for piano and orchestra) and "piano trio" (a composition for piano, violin, and cello).