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concerto

noun con·cer·to \kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tō also -ˈchər-\

: a piece of music for one or more main instruments with an orchestra

plural con·cer·ti\-(ˌ)tē\ or con·cer·tos

Full Definition of CONCERTO

: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra with three contrasting movements

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Italian, from concerto concert

First Known Use: 1730

CONCERTO Defined for Kids

noun con·cer·to \kən-ˈcher-tō\

plural con·cer·tos

: a musical composition usually in three parts for orchestra with one or more principal instruments

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