concertante Definition
- 1(of music) featuring one or more solo instruments with orchestral accompaniment
- 2(of a composition) written for such a performance
Using concertante: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concertante" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The concertante piece was a highlight of the evening's performance.
Example
The composer wrote a new concertante work for the orchestra's upcoming concert.
concertante Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for concertante
- orchestral
- symphonic
- concerto-like
Phrases with concertante
a symphony that features one or more solo instruments with orchestral accompaniment
Example
Mozart's Symphony No. 29 is a concertante symphony.
a musical style characterized by the use of solo instruments with orchestral accompaniment
Example
The composer's works are known for their concertante style.
a section of a larger musical work that features one or more solo instruments with orchestral accompaniment
Example
The second movement of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 is a concertante movement.
Origins of concertante
from Italian 'concertante', present participle of 'concertare', meaning 'to bring into agreement'
Summary: concertante in Brief
The term 'concertante' [kon-cher-tahn-tey] refers to music that features one or more solo instruments with orchestral accompaniment. It can describe a single piece or an entire style of music, as in 'The composer's works are known for their concertante style.' 'Concertante' also extends to phrases like 'concertante symphony,' and 'concertante movement,' referring to sections of larger works.
