concertos

Meanings

• noun

  Musical composition for one or more solo instruments with an orchestra.

  - "He played the violin in a concerto."
  - "The piano concerto is a popular form of classical music."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with concertos
concerto , sereno , sterno , verdano , quarto

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Variants

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concerti , concerto , concertos

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Etymology

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From Italian 'concerto', from 'concertare' meaning 'to agree' or 'to come together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'concerto grosso' refers to a concerto featuring multiple soloists, often representing different instruments or sections of the orchestra.

2. The first known use of the term 'concerto' in English was in 1588.

3. The Baroque concerto typically follows a three-movement structure: fast-slow-fast.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sonata: Another form of classical music composition for solo instruments or for a small ensemble.

2. Symphony: A large-scale musical composition for orchestra.

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Culture

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Concertos are a significant part of Western classical music. They originated in the Baroque period and were popularized by composers such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. Concertos are characterized by their contrasting themes, often featuring a solo instrument against an orchestral backdrop.

How to Memorize "concertos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soloist performing on stage with an orchestra in the background.
   - Visualize the contrasting themes of a concerto.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concerto' with the image of a soloist and an orchestra.
   - Think of a contrast between a solo instrument and an orchestra.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crazy Violinist Orchestrates', where 'C' stands for 'Concerto', 'V' for 'Violinist', and 'O' for 'Orchestrates'.

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