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Concerto
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a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
What is a "concerto"?
A concerto is a musical composition typically written for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra. It features a dialogue between the soloists and the orchestra, where the soloists play a prominent role and showcase their skill, while the orchestra provides accompaniment and support. A concerto usually has multiple movements, with contrasting tempos and characters, allowing the soloists to demonstrate their technical abilities and expressiveness.
Examples
The orchestra performed a beautiful concerto by Mozart, featuring a talented soloist on the piano.
He composed a new concerto for violin and orchestra, which premiered at the music festival.
