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Meaning of CONCERTO

Pronunciation:  kun'chertow

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a composition for orchestra and a soloist
 

CONCERTO is a 8 letter word that starts with C.

 

 See Also: classical music, concerto grosso, serious music

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Con*cer"to\ (?; It. ?), n.; pl. {Concertos}. [It. See
{Concert}, n.] (Mus.)
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.

 

 

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