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concerto

con·cer·to [ kən chértō ] (plural con·cer·tos or con·cer·ti [ kən chértee ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. musical composition for soloist and orchestra: an instrumental work for orchestra that highlights a soloist or group of soloists

2. organ-accompanied voices: in music before 1650, a work for voices with organ or continuo

[Early 18th century. < Italian< concertare "bring into harmony"]
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