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a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
A concerto is a musical composition typically written for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra. It features a dialogue between the soloists and the orchestra, where the soloists play a prominent role and showcase their skill, while the orchestra provides accompaniment and support. A concerto usually has multiple movements, with contrasting tempos and characters, allowing the soloists to demonstrate their technical abilities and expressiveness.
- The orchestra performed a beautiful concerto by Mozart, featuring a talented soloist on the piano.
- He composed a new concerto for violin and orchestra, which premiered at the music festival.
- The cellist's performance of the concerto was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
- She practiced diligently to master the challenging passages in the concerto for her upcoming audition.
- The concerto showcased the virtuosity of the trumpet player, who dazzled the audience with intricate melodies.