adv

tutti

Tutti (adv) means In music, an instruction for all performers to play or sing together. Example: “The score marked "tutti" as the whole orchestra joined back in.”

adv

In music, an instruction for all performers to play or sing together.

"The score marked "tutti" as the whole orchestra joined back in."

noun

A passage in a piece of music where every performer plays together.

"The symphony builds to a powerful tutti in the final movement."

How to use tutti

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA musical direction or passage where the whole ensemble plays together, rather than a soloist or small group.

Common pairings

tutti passage play tutti

Word forms

tuttis plural

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Etymology

From Italian tutti, "all", ultimately from Latin totus.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “tutti” mean?

The word “tutti” means in music, an instruction for all performers to play or sing together. In plain terms, a musical direction or passage where the whole ensemble plays together, rather than a soloist or small group.

How do you use “tutti” in a sentence?

Here is “tutti” used in a sentence: “The score marked "tutti" as the whole orchestra joined back in.”

What part of speech is “tutti”?

Depending on how it is used, “tutti” can be an adverb and a noun.

Where does the word “tutti” come from?

The word “tutti” comes from Latin. From Italian tutti, "all", ultimately from Latin totus.

How many meanings does “tutti” have?

“Tutti” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in music, an instruction for all performers to play or sing together.