WordValeconcerto
a piece for a solo instrument and orchestra
In more detail
1. (noun) a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Examples
- 1. She performed a beautiful violin concerto at the concert hall.
How to use concerto
A concerto is a substantial orchestral work featuring one or more soloists, typically in three movements (fast-slow-fast). It is commonly used in classical and formal musical contexts to refer to both well-known canonical works and contemporary pieces. The term carries a formal, technical register and appears frequently in concert programs and music criticism.
Common phrases
- piano concerto
- violin concerto
- concerto grosso
- concerto in D major
- perform a concerto
Synonyms
solo · instrumental composition
Word family
concertante (adjective) · concertino (noun) · concertmaster (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse concerto with concert; note that concerto is a specific musical form while concert is a performance event of any genre.
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