concerto
A concerto is a piece of classical music usually made of three parts. It features one solo instrument, like a piano or violin, playing together with a large group of musicians called an orchestra.
Exemples
3 sur 5I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.
I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.
The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.
The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.
Do you want to check out that new cello concerto with me later?
Do you want to check out that new cello concerto with me later?
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Con-Solo-To': It is a 'Concert' where one person plays a 'Solo' too.
Quiz rapide
The musician played a famous ______ for the piano and orchestra.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : concerto
Exemples
I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.
everydayI listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.
The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.
formalThe renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.
Do you want to check out that new cello concerto with me later?
informalDo you want to check out that new cello concerto with me later?
The music professor explained the structural differences in a Mozart concerto.
academicThe music professor explained the structural differences in a Mozart concerto.
Our company is proud to sponsor the world premiere of this modern concerto.
businessOur company is proud to sponsor the world premiere of this modern concerto.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
concerto grosso
concerto grosso
piano concerto in C major
piano concerto in C major
to play a concerto
to play a concerto
Souvent confondu avec
A concert is the event where music is played; a concerto is the specific type of musical piece.
A symphony is a piece for a whole orchestra; a concerto highlights one solo instrument playing with the orchestra.
Notes d'usage
Use 'concerto' specifically for classical music pieces that feature a soloist. You usually say 'concerto for [instrument]', such as 'a concerto for flute'.
Erreurs courantes
Do not use 'concerto' to mean any song or any classical performance. It must have a soloist and an orchestra to be a true concerto.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Con-Solo-To': It is a 'Concert' where one person plays a 'Solo' too.
Origine du mot
From the Italian word 'concerto', meaning 'agreement' or 'harmony', originally from Latin 'concertare' meaning 'to contend or dispute'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The concerto is a central form of Western classical music that became very popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Quiz rapide
The musician played a famous ______ for the piano and orchestra.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : concerto
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Plus de mots sur music
sharp
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note
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flat
A1In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.
beat
A1The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.
scale
A1A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.
melody
A1A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.
bar
A1In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.
time signature
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violin
A1A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.
viola
A1A viola is a musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It looks like a violin but is slightly larger and has a deeper, lower sound.
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