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terzetto

noun
ter·​zet·​to | \ tertˈset(ˌ)ō\
variants: or less commonly terzet or terzett \ (ˈ)tert¦set \
plural terzettos\ -​t(ˌ)ōz \ also terzets or terzetts\ -​ts \

Definition of terzetto

: a musical composition for three voices : trio

First Known Use of terzetto

circa 1749, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for terzetto

Italian terzetto

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