Sectionally

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a sectional manner; in sections.

    "Horns, trumpets, and trombones, both soloistically and sectionally, became central to the orchestral concept... His highly subtle orchestration elevates woodwinds, more often scored soloistically than sectionally."

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"Horns, trumpets, and trombones, both soloistically and sectionally, became central to the orchestral concept... His highly subtle orchestration elevates woodwinds, more often scored soloistically than sectionally."

Etymology

From sectional + -ly.

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