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Concertino

/ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnoʊ/
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A short concerto, often for a solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment.

    "The concertino for flute and strings showcased the soloist's virtuosity."
  2. 2

    A musical composition resembling a concerto but typically smaller in scale.

    "The concertino was performed at the chamber music festival, delighting the audience."

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Derived from Italian, 'concertino' is the diminutive of 'concerto', originating in the early 17th century during the Baroque period. It originally referred to the smaller group of solo instruments in a concerto grosso, later evolving to denote a short or relatively simple concerto.

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