1. a short concerto, typically for a solo instrument and orchestra
Usage: music
2. the group of solo instruments in a concerto grosso
Usage: music; historical

Examples

• The composer wrote a delightful concertino for flute and strings.
• Mozart’s concertino showcased the soloist’s technical brilliance.
• The concertino featured three violins playing intricate harmonies.
• In Baroque music, the concertino contrasts with the full orchestra.
• The brief concertino lasted only fifteen minutes.
• The concertino section stepped forward for their solo passage.