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concerto grosso Definition


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concerto grosso
noun concerti grossi
    1. An orchestral work performed by solo musicians as well as the main body of the orchestra.
    2. The main body of instruments in an orchestral work of this kind. See also ripieno.
Etymology: 18c: Italian, meaning ‘large concert'.



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