Concertinos

/ˌkɒnsərˈtiːnoʊz/ noun

Definition

The plural of concertino; multiple small concertos or groups of solo instruments in ensemble works.

Etymology

Simply adding the English plural '-s' to the Italian diminutive 'concertino,' reflecting how English has adopted and pluralized this musical term.

Kelly Says

Using 'concertinos' (English plural) instead of 'concertini' (Italian plural) shows how musical terminology evolves as languages borrow from each other—both forms appear in modern English writing.

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