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pri·mo
(prē′mō)n. pl. pri·mi (-mē) also pri·mos (-mōz) Music
The principal part in a duet or ensemble composition.
adj.
1. First.
2. Slang
a. Exceptionally good of its kind; first-class.
b. Highly or most valuable.
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primo
(ˈpriːməʊ)n, pl -mos or -mi (-mɪ)
1. (Music, other) music the upper or right-hand part in a piano duet. Compare secondo
2. (Classical Music) Also: primo tempo at the same speed as at the beginning of the piece
[Italian: first, from Latin prīmus]
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pri•mo
(ˈpri moʊ)n., pl. -mos,
adv., adj. n.
1. the first or principal part in a musical ensemble.
adv. 2. first of all; first.
adj. Slang. 3. top-rated; first-class.
4. most valuable or essential.
[1785–95; < Italian: literally, first < Latin prīmus. See prime]
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| Noun | 1. |  primo - the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet) |
| Adj. | 1. | primo - the best of its kind colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit" |
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