concerto grosso
A musical form, common in the Baroque period, in which contrasting sections are played…A musical form, common in the Baroque period, in which contrasting sections are played by full orchestra and by a small group of soloists.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A musical form, common in the Baroque period, in which contrasting sections are played by full orchestra and by a small group of soloists.
a baroque composition for orchestra and a group of solo instruments
Origin
Borrowed from Italian concerto grosso.Borrowed from Italian concerto grosso.
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