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Concerto Grosso |
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The notion of a concerto is based on the interplay between a soloist or soloists. Concerto means to contend or strive as in a competition. The contest in a concerto is between the soloist and the orchestra. In a concerto there is one soloist playing with or against an orchestra. In a concerto grosso there is a group of soloists playing with or against an orchestra. The main theme of a concerto grosso is called a "ritornello." A ritornello form movement is based on a periodic return of a central ritornello theme. |