Tutti Definition

to͝otē
tuttis
adjective
All. Used chiefly as a direction to indicate that all performers are to take part.
American Heritage
For all instruments or voices.
Webster's New World
noun
An ensemble of musicians, in contrast to a soloist or group of soloists, in a concerto.
American Heritage
A musical passage to be played or sung by all performers.
Webster's New World
The tonal effect produced by the playing or singing of such a passage.
Webster's New World
adverb

(music) All together. Indicates that the remainder of a group should join in playing after a solo or other passage with a reduced number of voices.

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Other Word Forms of Tutti

Noun

Singular:
tutti
Plural:
tuttis

Origin of Tutti

  • Italian pl. of tutto all from Vulgar Latin tōttus variant of Latin tōtus teutā- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Italian tutti.

    From Wiktionary

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