concerto grosso
noun
concerto gros·so
-ˈgrō-(ˌ)sō
-ˈgrȯ-
plural concerti grossi
-ˈgrō-(ˌ)sē
-ˈgrȯ-
: a baroque orchestral composition featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasting with the full orchestra
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