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concertante

concertante

9.9
A musical piece that has one or more solo instruments with an orchestra
  • adjective
  • /kənˈtʃɪrˌtɑːnteɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The orchestra performed a concertante piece featuring two soloists.

Examples

  • The concertante movement allowed the violinist to shine alongside the full ensemble.

  • Mozart wrote several concertante works that highlight both the orchestra and individual instruments.

  • The concertante piece featured a stunning violin solo.

  • Many composers have written concertante works throughout history.

  • The orchestra performed a concertante piece featuring two soloists who skillfully interacted with each other.

  • Mozart wrote several concertante compositions that showcase the talents of both the orchestra and the soloists.

  • In the concertante movement of the symphony, the soloist's performance beautifully complemented the orchestral backdrop.

How Soloistic

to solo
3 4.2
concertante
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

concertante positive

Etymology

The word concertante comes from Italian and is like concert and concerto, from an old word that means 'to bring together'. So it describes music where a solo instrument is placed with the orchestra, letting the soloist shine alongside the group.