concerti grossi

Variant of concerto grosso

concerto grosso definition

concerto grosso (grō′sō)

a composition for a small group of solo instruments, as a trio, contrasted with and accompanied by a full orchestra

Etymology: It, lit., big concerto

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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