Concerto (Noun)
Meaning
A composition for orchestra and a soloist.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pianist's fingers danced across the keys as she performed the intricate concerto with the symphony orchestra.
- The composer spent years perfecting his violin concerto, which was finally premiered to great acclaim.
- The evening's program featured a concerto for clarinet and orchestra, showcasing the soloist's impressive range and tone.
- Mozart's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 23 is considered one of his most beautiful and technically challenging works.
- As the solo cellist took the stage, the audience eagerly anticipated her performance of the concerto, accompanied by the full orchestra.