Definitions for Concerto
kənˈtʃɛr toʊ, -ˈtʃɜr-; -tiCon·cer·to

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. concerto(noun)

   a composition for orchestra and a soloist

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. concerto(Noun)

   A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Concerto(noun)

   a composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill

   Etymology: [It. See Concert, n.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Concerto

   A concerto is a musical composition usually composed in three parts or movements, in which one solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra. The etymology is uncertain, but the word seems to have originated from the conjunction of the two Latin words conserere and certamen: the idea is that the two parts in a concerto, the soloist and the orchestra, alternate episodes of opposition, cooperation, and independence in the creation of the music flow. The concerto, as understood in this modern way, arose in the Baroque period side by side with the concerto grosso, which contrasted a small group of instruments with the rest of the orchestra. The popularity of the concerto grosso form declined after the Baroque period, and the genre was not revived until the 20th century. The solo concerto, however, has remained a vital musical force from its inception to this day.

How to pronounce Concerto?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Concerto in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Concerto in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Concerto in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Concerto in a Sentence

1. Stephen Kovacevich:

   I thought, that's it for me, I'm going to be like this for the rest of my life, but I could play, not fantastically. And two weeks later I played (Beethoven's) Emperor Concerto, not fantastically, but it was good.

Images & Illustrations of Concerto

Popularity rank by frequency of use