Meaning & use
concerto
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A musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra.
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The pianist performed a Beethoven concerto with the symphony orchestra.
She is composing a new violin concerto for next year's festival.
A note on using this word
Distinct from a "symphony," which is written for a full orchestra without a featured soloist.
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