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equali

British  
/ ɪˈkwɑːlɪ /

plural noun

  1. music pieces for a group of instruments of the same kind

    Beethoven's Equali for four trombones
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Etymology

Origin of equali

Italian: old pl form of uguale equal

Example Sentences

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The music consisted of two equali composed by Beethoven many years before, arranged for this occasion by Seyfried, to the words of the Miserere and Amplius.

From Beethoven by Fischer, George Alexander

These equali, as it turned out, were eventually used for Beethoven's funeral.

From Beethoven by Fischer, George Alexander

At the latter's request the master composed three equali for trombones for All Souls' Day, then near at hand.

From Beethoven by Fischer, George Alexander

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