terzetto
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of terzetto
C18: Italian: trio; see tercet
Example Sentences
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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.
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Gounod may be forgiven even for the soldiers' chorus, in consideration of the masculine vigour of the duel terzetto—a purified reminiscence of Meyerbeer—and the impressive church scene.
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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.
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The song produces the effect of harmony, but, comparing it with human singing, it is less like a duo than a terzetto composed of bass, contralto, and soprano.
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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.
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