Obbligato (Noun)
Meaning 1
A persistent but subordinate motif.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A part of the score that must be performed without change or omission.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The harpsichordist struggled to follow the complex obbligato, which wound its way intricately through the vocalist's melody.
- The obbligato part was written specifically for the trumpet, requiring the musician to execute a series of intricate, ornamented phrases.
- Throughout the piece, the composer carefully balanced the vocal lines with an intricate obbligato that wove together threads of flute and oboe.
- As a conductor, it was his responsibility to ensure that every obbligato part was executed precisely, as these intricate instrumental lines formed the very fabric of the work.
- In preparing the ensemble for the concert, the conductor worked tirelessly with the flautist to master the notoriously challenging obbligato passages.