A1 noun Formel

concerto

/kənˈtʃɜːr.toʊ/

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

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1

I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.

I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.

2

The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.

The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.

3

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?

Famille de mots

Nom
concerto
Adjectif
concerted
Apparenté
concert
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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

1

I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.

everyday

I listened to a beautiful piano concerto on the radio today.

2

The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.

formal

The renowned soloist will perform a violin concerto at the national theater.

3

Do you want to check out that new cello concerto with me later?

informal

Do you want to check out that new cello concerto with me later?

4

The music professor explained the structural differences in a Mozart concerto.

academic

The music professor explained the structural differences in a Mozart concerto.

5

Our company is proud to sponsor the world premiere of this modern concerto.

business

Our company is proud to sponsor the world premiere of this modern concerto.

Famille de mots

Nom
concerto
Adjectif
concerted
Apparenté
concert

Collocations courantes

piano concerto piano concerto
violin concerto violin concerto
solo concerto solo concerto
perform a concerto perform a concerto
compose a concerto compose a concerto

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

concerto vs concert

A concert is the event where music is played; a concerto is the specific type of musical piece.

concerto vs symphony

A symphony is a piece for a whole orchestra; a concerto highlights one solo instrument playing with the orchestra.

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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'.

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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.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Con-Solo-To': It is a 'Concert' where one person plays a 'Solo' too.

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Origine du mot

From the Italian word 'concerto', meaning 'agreement' or 'harmony', originally from Latin 'concertare' meaning 'to contend or dispute'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: concertos or concerti Often followed by 'for' + instrument
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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

Plus de mots sur music

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

flat

A1

In 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

A1

The 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

In 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

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

violin

A1

A 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

A1

A 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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