concertino
Americannoun
plural
concertini-
a short concerto.
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the group of solo instruments in a concerto grosso.
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a section in a concerto grosso played by these instruments.
noun
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the small group of soloists in a concerto grosso Compare ripieno
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a short concerto
Etymology
Origin of concertino
1720–30; < Italian, equivalent to concert ( o ) ( concerto ) + -ino diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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The second program began with the world premiere of an eight-minute bassoon concertino, “Opus Serena,” by Valerie Coleman, and Courtney Bryan’s “Sanctum,” from 2015.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022
But the highlight of the evening was the 5th Concerto, in which flautist Lisa Beznosiuk and violinist Alison Bury formed the concertino element with John Butt's harpsichord.
From The Guardian • Mar. 26, 2013
He drew elegant and zestful playing from the orchestra's strings, with Emma McGrath, Elisa Barston, and Eric Gaenslen constituting an impeccable concertino group.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2011
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