Concerto Meaning in English
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kənˈtʃɛɹtoʊ
kuhn-CHER-toh
kəntʃˈeətəʊ
kuhn-CHAIR-toh
Definition
A concerto is a piece of classical music written for a solo instrument (like piano or violin) accompanied by an orchestra.
Usage & Nuances
Used only in classical music context, not to be confused with 'concert' (event). Usually names the musical composition, not the performance. Commonly appears with the featured instrument, e.g., 'piano concerto.' Plural is 'concertos' or 'concerti.'
Spanish: concierto (música)Portuguese (BR): concerto (música clássica)Portuguese (PT): concerto (música clássica)Chinese (Simplified): 协奏曲Chinese (Traditional): 協奏曲Hindi: कंसर्टो (संगीत)Arabic: كونشرتو (موسيقى)Bengali: কনচেরটোRussian: концерт (музыкальное произведение)Japanese: 協奏曲Vietnamese: concertoKorean: 협주곡Turkish: konçertoUrdu: کنسرٹو (موسیقی کا ٹکڑا)Indonesian: konserto
Example Sentences
The orchestra is playing a famous concerto tonight.
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Mozart wrote many concertos for piano and violin.
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My favorite piece is a violin concerto.
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Have you heard that new trumpet concerto by the young composer?
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Tickets for the concerto sold out faster than I expected.
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That piano concerto always gives me chills when the solo starts.
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