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noun
a musical form, common in the Baroque period, in which contrasting sections are played by full orchestra and by a small group of soloists.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
a baroque composition for orchestra and a group of solo instruments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: concerto
History
Borrowed from Italian concerto grosso.
