primo

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Tempo primo, and they aid in delineating the sections and setting apart the introduction of new material in each section.

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  1. noun Music The principal part in a duet or ensemble composition.
  2. adjective First.
  3. adjective Slang Exceptionally good of its kind; first-class.

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  • The primo, 'fifty-seven hardtop, you know, with the portholes. —  Buchanan, Edna - Cold Case Squad (v1.0) (html).html
  • Thereupon Melchior declared that without losing a moment they must, primo , draw up the official request to the Prince; secondo , publish the work; tertio , organize a concert to give it a hearing. —  Jean-Christophe, Vol. I
  • Perhaps the Rangers could move Salty for a primo prospect at another position or solid starting pitcher who would remain a Ranger for a few years. —  Texas Rangers
  • The contest was nothing special (Spike and Richard won), but a kudos to Tommy C for the primo spot. —  Eater
  • Tempo primo, and they aid in delineating the sections and setting apart the introduction of new material in each section. —  Audiophile Audition Headlines
 

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  1. Italian, from Old Italian, first, from Latin prīmus; see per1 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. Italian, from Latin primus, first: see prime.
 

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