concerto

(kən c̸her)

noun pl. concertos or concerti

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra, usually in three symphonic movements

Origin: It: see concert,

See concerto in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. con·cer·tos or con·cer·ti (-tē)
A composition for an orchestra and one or more solo instruments, typically in three movements.

Origin:

Origin: Italian, concert; see concert

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