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concertante

concertante

1 9.9
A musical piece for one or more solo instruments with an orchestra, often lively
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnʧərˈtɑːnteɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Sinfonia Concertante didn't fare as well.
  • Sinfonia Concertante

Examples

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante

    Academic text (2005)

  • He was also a founder of the chamber music group Concertante, which continues to perform annually in Harrisburg.

    Blog text (10)

  • After a schizophrenic sinfonia concertante, this piece reminded me why OSSCS is one of my favorite Seattle orchestras.

    Blog text (17)

  • The orchestra performed a stunning concertante, showcasing the solo violinist against the rich backdrop of strings.

  • In the lively concertante by Mozart, the interplay between the solo instruments and the orchestra was captivating.

  • During the summer festival, the highlight was a vibrant concertante that featured both flute and clarinet solos.

Synonyms

concerto
vsconcertante
32 7.5

A piece of music for a solo player and an orchestra in several parts

allows one or more soloists rather than a single featured player
concerto grosso
vsconcertante
  • Specialized
9.4

A piece of Baroque music for orchestra with a small group of soloists

is a broader form not limited to Baroque or to a small solo group

How Soloistic

concerto
32 7.5
concertante
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

concertante singular
concertantes plural

Etymology

The word concertante comes from Italian and is like concerto and concert, from an old word that means 'to bring together'. A concertante is a musical work where one or more solo instruments are shown alongside the orchestra, often in a lively way to display skill.