CONCERTO GROSSO


Meaning of CONCERTO GROSSO in English

[ 'grɒsəʊ ]

■ noun ( plural concerti grossi -si ) a musical composition for a group of solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra.

Origin

C18: Ital., lit. 'big concerto'.

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