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Definition of concerto

concerto

/kənˈtʃɛər.toʊ/
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Plural:concertos
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• noun

1

A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, typically structured in three movements of contrasting tempo.

Example

"The young pianist received a standing ovation after performing Rachmaninoff's third piano concerto with the symphony orchestra."

• Nearby Words

concertgoer
concertgoing
concertina
concerto
concession
concessionary
conch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Italian concerto, from concertare ('to harmonize' or 'to contend'), ultimately from Latin concertare ('to contend zealously'), reflecting the dynamic interplay between soloist and orchestra.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concerto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concerto
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