Tutti: meaning, definitions and examples
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tutti
[ หtuหti ]
music genre
Tutti is a term used in music to indicate that all performers are to play together, as opposed to soloists or sections playing alone. It is derived from Italian, meaning 'all'. This term is commonly found in orchestral and vocal music.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The conductor signaled for the tutti to begin playing after the solo.
- In the orchestral score, the tutti section brings a powerful climax to the piece.
- The choir sang in tutti harmonies for the grand finale.
- During the tutti section, the orchestra filled the hall with sound.
Translations
Translations of the word "tutti" in other languages:
๐ต๐น todos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคญเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช alle
๐ฎ๐ฉ semua
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ wszyscy
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฆ
๐ซ๐ท tous
๐ช๐ธ todos
๐น๐ท herkes
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฌู ูุน
๐จ๐ฟ vลกichni
๐ธ๐ฐ vลกetci
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ vsi
๐ฎ๐ธ รถll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำัั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hamฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ todos
Word origin
The word 'tutti' comes from the Italian word meaning 'all' or 'together'. It was adopted in the context of music during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, where it became common for composers to instruct performers to play as a complete ensemble. The use of the term signifies a shift from solo performances to full orchestral or choral numbers, emphasizing the collective sound of the musicians. Over time, it has remained a staple term in musical notation, indicating exciting and powerful moments in compositions where the full group of musicians participates. This reflects a broader cultural appreciation for harmony and collaboration in music-making.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,344, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29344 tutti
- 29345 metaphysically
- 29346 rutted
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