terzetto
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of terzetto
C18: Italian: trio; see tercet
Example Sentences
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The closing act is specially remarkable for the great terzetto in its finale, which is one of the most effective numbers Meyerbeer has written.
From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by George P. (George Putnam) Upton
A terzetto between Adriano, Orsini, and Colonna, set off against a chorus of the nobles, leads up to the finale.
From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by George P. (George Putnam) Upton
There is some further conversation in the form of a terzetto between Idrenus, Assur, and Oroe, and the fact is disclosed that Assur expects the queen's choice to fall on him.
From Stars of the Opera by Mabel Wagnalls
After this a duet between her and Colbran, together with an air of Galli, and particularly a terzetto between him and the two ladies, were well received.
From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by George P. (George Putnam) Upton
He restores Eurydice to life, and the opera closes with a beautiful terzetto in Love's temple.
From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by George P. (George Putnam) Upton
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