concerto
/kənˈtʃɛɹtoʊ/
a composition for solo instrument and orchestra
concerto in a sentence
“The piano concerto showcased the soloist's virtuosity.”
Origin of concerto
Italian concerto concert, agreement, from concertare to harmonize
Related Words
sonata
a composition for one or two instruments in several movements
fugue
a composition where themes are introduced and developed contrapuntally
aria
a self-contained piece for one voice in an opera
overture
an orchestral introduction to an opera or musical work
coda
a concluding passage bringing a piece to an end
cadenza
a virtuosic solo passage near the end of a movement