concerto grosso

Definition of the Italian term concerto grosso in music:

  1. concerto grosso (concerto for a small group of soloists and orchestra)
Language
Italian
Singular
concerto grosso
Plural
concerti grossi

Musical examples

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Related terms

Italian musical terms related to concerto grosso:

  • concerto – concerto (after around 1800, a piece of music for ...
  • grosso – great, large, big...