concerto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

Pronunciation

/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ en-us-concerto.ogg

Word forms

concerto concertos concerti

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian concerto, deverbal from concertare. Doublet of concert.

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