concerto grosso
concerto gros·so
noun \-ˈgrō-(ˌ)sō, -ˈgrȯ-\ plural concerti gros·si\-(ˌ)sē\
Definition of CONCERTO GROSSO
: a baroque orchestral composition featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasting with the full orchestra
Origin of CONCERTO GROSSO
Italian, literally, big concerto
First Known Use: 1724
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