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        | Becoming broader and sometimes also slower, suddenly slower (It.) |  
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        | Becoming slower (It.) (rall.) |  
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        | Return to the original tempo (It.) |  
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        | Return to the original tempo (It.) |  
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        | Soloists (alternating with full orchestra in concerto grossso) |  
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        | Continuous bass accompaniment (usually harpsichord and cello), especially in Baroque music. |  
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        | Indicating seperate parts where there is usually one |  
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