CONCERTO
\kənt͡ʃˈe͡ətə͡ʊ], \kəntʃˈeətəʊ], \k_ə_n_tʃ_ˈeə_t_əʊ]\
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A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill.
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By Daniel Lyons
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A musical composition in several movements, written with an orchestral accompaniment.
By James Champlin Fernald
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n. [Italian] A composition for a solo instrument with orchestral accompaniments.
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