Music GCSE
Concertino and ripieno forces
What Concertino and ripieno forces means in Music GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Concertino and ripieno forces
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The concertino is the grouping of flute, violin and harpsichord, set against the ripieno strings, which are the accompanying forces.
Topics that use Concertino and ripieno forces
- Area of Study 1: Instrumental Music 1700–1820 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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