concerto

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And by the way, a concerto is also a sonata form.

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  1. noun A composition for an orchestra and one or more solo instruments, typically in three movements.

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  • Another major, impressive aspect of the concerto was the huge range of emotions conveyed by Ms. Hahn. —  Violinist.com
  • The Berg concerto, which is also a memorial work, is a model for Eötvös. —  Sequenza21/
  • The soloist in the Mozart concerto is the 28-year-old Russian pianist Alex Kobrin. —  Taipei Times
  • While this concerto is often an audience favorite, it still begs for a little more flair and punkish attitude. —  news | SH | http://www.heraldtribune.com
  • He has a better efinite, active a regardless nd distinctive point of view concerning this n concerto, which is largely responsible for —  Refinance 2nd Mortgage
 

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/kɑnˈsərtoʊ/
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