canto ripieno

Definition of the Italian term canto ripieno in music:

  1. supporting choral part in polyphonic or orchestral music
Language
Italian
Singular
canto ripieno
Plural
canti ripieni

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to canto ripieno:

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