Concerto: meaning, definitions and examples
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concerto
[ kษnหtสษหrtoส ]
music performance
A concerto is a musical composition generally composed in three parts or movements, in which one solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra. It is characterized by the interplay between the soloist and the ensemble, highlighting the virtuosity of the solo instrument. Concertos are typically written for instruments such as the piano, violin, or trumpet.
Synonyms
composition, musical work, piece.
Examples of usage
- Beethoven's fifth piano concerto is a masterpiece.
- The concerto featured a stunning violin solo.
- She performed a concerto with the local symphony.
- The composer wrote a new concerto for the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "concerto" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ะบะพะฝัะตัั
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคค เคเคพเคฐเฅเคฏเคเฅเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Konzert
๐ฎ๐ฉ konser
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ koncert
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใณใตใผใ
๐ซ๐ท concert
๐ช๐ธ concierto
๐น๐ท konser
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ์ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู ู ูุณููู
๐จ๐ฟ koncert
๐ธ๐ฐ koncert
๐จ๐ณ ้ณไนไผ
๐ธ๐ฎ koncert
๐ฎ๐ธ tรณnleikar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแ แขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konsert
๐ฒ๐ฝ concierto
Etymology
The term 'concerto' originated from the Italian word 'concerto', which means 'to harmonize' or 'to bring together'. It evolved in the late 16th century, particularly in the context of musical performances where various instruments and voices were combined. Initially, concertos were compositions for multiple instruments but gradually transformed into an orchestral accompaniment to a prominent solo instrument. The Baroque period saw the rise of the concerto as a distinct genre, with composers like Vivaldi and Bach popularizing it. By the Classical period, the concerto had further developed, with Mozart, Haydn, and later Beethoven enhancing its structure and emotional depth. Today, the concerto remains a vital part of the classical music repertoire, representing a rich tradition of artistic expression and technical skill.