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concerto

[kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tō]
nounmasculinepl: concertos or concerti
concerto
1. A musical composition typically for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra, usually in three movements
The pianist performed a beautiful Beethoven concerto at the concert hall.
O pianista executou um belo concerto de Beethoven na sala de concertos.
2. In Baroque music, a composition for multiple solo instruments and orchestra (concerto grosso)
Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are masterpieces of the Baroque era.
Os Concertos de Brandemburgo de Bach são obras-primas da era Barroca.
Synonyms
compositionmusical piecesymphony

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concerto
Standard usage for musical composition
Portugal
concerto
Standard usage for musical composition

Related Idioms & Phrases

concerto grosso - a Baroque musical form featuring a group of solo instruments
concerto for - used to specify the solo instrument(s) featured in the composition
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