CONCERTO

concerto

(noun) a composition for orchestra and a soloist

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

concerto (plural concertos or concerti)

(music) A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*cer"to (; It. ), n.; pl. Concertos. Etym: [It. See Concert, n.] (Mus.)

Definition: A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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