pri·mo

(prē′mō)

n. pl. pri·mi (-mē) also pri·mos (-mōz) Music

The principal part in a duet or ensemble composition.

adj.

1. First.

2. Slang

a. Exceptionally good of its kind; first-class.

b. Highly or most valuable.

[Italian, from Old Italian, first, from Latin prīmus; see per in Indo-European roots.]

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primo

(ˈpriːməʊ)

n, pl -mos or -mi (-mɪ)

1. (Music, other) music the upper or right-hand part in a piano duet. Compare secondo

2. (Classical Music) Also: primo tempo at the same speed as at the beginning of the piece

[Italian: first, from Latin prīmus]

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pri•mo

(ˈpri moʊ)
n., pl. -mos,
adv., adj. n.

1. the first or principal part in a musical ensemble.

adv.

2. first of all; first.

adj. Slang.

3. top-rated; first-class.

4. most valuable or essential.

[1785–95; < Italian: literally, first < Latin prīmus. See prime]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	primo - the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet) part, voice - the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music; "he tried to sing the tenor part" duette, duo, duet - a musical composition for two performers
Adj.	1.	primo - the best of its kind colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"

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"You are accused before us, primo , of nocturnal disturbance;

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So every one is satisfied: primo the priests with whom he allows no one to meddle; segondo, the merchant folk who carry on their trades without fear of the rapiamus of the law that had pressed too heavily on them; tertio, the nobles; for people had fallen into an unfortunate habit of putting them to death, and he puts a stop to this.

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It's a Stakeout

brings its new mobile printing solution, primos, to the US market.

PRIMOS PROVIDES SECURE PRINTING FROM IPAD OR IPHONE

"I think if you start with good dirt, you're going to do better with everything," explains Primos, who took her own advice to heart when she reworked her landscape years ago to include more flowers.

The bright side: a small 'Jackson garden is designed to display its owners' favorite vivid colors all year long

Bushnell Outdoor Products has hired Jason Harris as product manager for Primos. He will manage the Primos hunting gear and accessory product lines.

Bushnell Outdoor Products: names product managers

-Harris Williams counsels Primos on acquisition by Bushnell Outdoor Products

18 April 2012 a[euro]" US-based sports optics maker Bushnell Outdoor Products, a portfolio company of buyout firm MidOcean Partners, announced it had reached an agreement to buy Mississippi-based hunting gear company Primos Hunting.

Bushnell agrees to buy hunting gear maker Primos