concerto
kuhn-CHEHR-toh
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.”
noun
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A piece of orchestral music that features one or more solo instruments.
"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.
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Common pairings
piano concerto
violin concerto
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Word forms
- Plural
- concertos, concerti
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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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