Ripieno
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːpiˈeɪnəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ripieno is a noun meaning (music) The part of a concerto grosso in which the ensemble plays together; contrasted with the concertino.
Meaning
(music) The part of a concerto grosso in which the ensemble plays together; contrasted with the concertino.
More Meanings
- (food) A fruit sorbet stuffed into its own shell, such as limone ripieno. The similar term in French is givré.
Example Sentences
And the cello concerto was strikingly different on Sunday: at Weill, the ensemble included two violinists and one violist, cellist, bassist and lutenist, but on Sunday four more violinists, a second violist and a harpsichordist were added to give the ripieno sections of the fast movements a heftier punch than the smaller group delivered.
Word Forms
- ripienos
- ripieni
Synonyms for ripieno
Depending on context, synonyms include tutti.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ripienist, rondoletto, rondino, rondo, rhapsody, ritornel.
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