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concerto grosso
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concerto gros·so  (grs)
n. pl. concerti grossi (grs)
A composition for a small group of instrumental soloists and an orchestra.
[Italian : concerto, concerto + grosso, large.]
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Noun1.concerto grosso - a baroque composition for orchestra and a group of solo instruments
concerto - a composition for orchestra and a soloist


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Examples of these works include Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, Concerti Grossi by Handel, Symphonies Concertantes by Mozart and Haydn, Elgar's Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op.
The conceptualization of a faculty-student performing ensemble by Leung, Jackson / American Music Teacher
46 operas, 32 oratorios, plus cantatas, sacred music, concerti grossi, and miscellaneous orchestral, instrumental, and vocal music.
Handel's Messiah by Hunter, Ian / Catholic Insight
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Iona Brown (who is also featured soloist), will perform Handel's Concerti Grossi, Op.
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