tutti

[ too-tee; Italian toot-tee ]

adjective

1. all; all the voices or instruments together.
2. intended for or performed by all (or most of ) the voices or instruments together, as a passage or movement in concert music ( solo ).

noun

, plural tut·tis.

1. a tutti passage or movement.
2. the tonal product or effect of a tutti performance.

tutti

/ ˈtʊtɪ /

adjective

1. music to be performed by the whole orchestra, choir, etc Compare soli

Word History and Origins

Origin of tutti¹

1715–25; < Italian, plural of tutto all

Word History and Origins

Origin of tutti¹

C18: from Italian, pl of tutto all, from Latin tōtus

Example Sentences

The state-of-the-art, three-room studio was founded by composer Salvador “Tutti” Camarata, who played trumpet for Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman.

From Los Angeles Times

Tutti built Sunset Sound for that purpose and eventually recorded audio there for a number of Disney classics, including “101 Dalmatians” and “Mary Poppins.”

From Los Angeles Times

Despite his revolutionary talent, Richard is more often than not remembered solely as the mastermind behind “Tutti Frutti.”

From Seattle Times

Born in 1932, he was one of the first true rock stars, breaking out with his 1955 song Tutti Frutti, followed by hits like Slippin' and Slidin' and Good Golly Miss Molly.

From BBC

Byrne reached a new audience with his BBC Scotland series Tutti Frutti, which was broadcast in 1987.

From BBC