concerto
Translation
concerto
Examples
She played a beautiful piano concerto.
She played a beautiful piano concerto.
The orchestra performed a concerto by Mozart.
The orchestra performed a concerto by Mozart.
Grammar Patterns
((a concerto)) ((for sth.)) a musical piece for a solo instrument and an orchestra The violinist performed a concerto for violin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: symphony, sonata
Etymology
From Italian 'concerto', meaning 'agreement, concert', from Latin 'concertare' meaning 'to contend with'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'concert' where one solo instrument 'contends' or harmonises with the whole orchestra.