Definition of Musico
The Italian term musico (pl.: musici) has a number of meanings:
Originally, the term referred to any trained, as opposed to amateur, musician.
In the 18th century, the polite term was used for the voice-type known today as castrato, which was considered a derogatory term at the time. The leading castrato in a company was referred to as a primo musico. A diminutive form (musichetto) was also occasionally used.
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What is Musico?
The Italian term musico (pl.: musici) has a number of meanings: