concertino
/ˌkɑnsərˈtinoʊ/
noun
- A short or light concerto, often for a solo instrument and orchestra.
- The composer wrote a charming concertino for flute and strings.
- She practiced the concertino for her final recital.
- The orchestra performed a concertino by a modern composer.
- The solo group of instruments in a concerto grosso, as opposed to the full orchestra (ripieno).
- The concertino played the melody while the ripieno provided harmony.
- In Baroque music, the concertino often includes two violins and a cello.
- The conductor balanced the sound between the concertino and the full ensemble.