CONCERTO GROSSO


Meaning of CONCERTO GROSSO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈgrō-(ˌ)sō, -ˈgrȯ- ]

noun

( plural concerti gros·si -(ˌ)sē)

Etymology: Italian, literally, big concerto

Date: 1724

: a baroque orchestral composition featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasting with the full orchestra

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