concerto
Concerto (noun) means a piece of orchestral music that features one or more solo instruments. Example: “She performed Rachmaninoff's piano concerto with the symphony.”
How to use concerto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classical music piece for a soloist backed by an orchestra.
Word forms
concertos plural, concerti plural
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She performed Rachmaninoff's piano _____ with the symphony.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian concerto, related to concert.
Rhymes for concerto
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What does “concerto” mean?
The word “concerto” means a piece of orchestral music that features one or more solo instruments. In plain terms, a classical music piece for a soloist backed by an orchestra.
How do you pronounce “concerto”?
“Concerto” is pronounced kuhn-CHEHR-toh (/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “concerto” in a sentence?
Here is “concerto” used in a sentence: “She performed Rachmaninoff's piano concerto with the symphony.”
What part of speech is “concerto”?
“Concerto” is a noun.
Where does the word “concerto” come from?
The word “concerto” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian concerto, related to concert.
Is “concerto” a common word?
“Concerto” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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