secondo

Definition

The second part of a piano duet for four hands.

Etymology

From Italian secondo.

Example Sentences

• "The writing carefully develops equality in the pupil's hands, as well as fostering a keen sense of hearing through interaction with the more complex writing in the secondo part."
• "Whereas the first part of the dance is light and vivacious, the mood now turns more pompous, with heavy off-beats in the secondo right hand."
• "In the tenor, the first p. 30 has the secondo choro (C2) and the second p. 30 has the primo choro (C4) for both."

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