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Music: An Appreciation: An Appreciation, Brief 4/e
Roger Kamien, Hebrew University
The Baroque Period
The Concerto Grosso & Ritornello Form

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The concerto grosso is a form of music that pits a small group of soloists against a larger group of players. The form presents a contrast in texture between the group (tutti) and the soloists. Concerti grossi were typically composed and performed for the aristocracy. More information on this type of composition can be found by accessing the web resources below.









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