Concerto: meaning, definitions and examples

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concerto

 

[ kษ™nหˆtสƒษœหrtoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅ€เคค เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konzert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koncert

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ตใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concierto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ˜์„œํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูู„ ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koncert

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koncert

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณไนไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koncert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnleikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsert

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

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