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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConcerto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: konˈtʃɛrto
"Il pianista ha suonato un concerto magnifico."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra.
"The pianist performed a beautiful concerto that captivated the audience." - 2
A concert or performance of such a composition.
"The concerto was the highlight of the evening's program."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'concerto' originates from the Italian word 'concerto', which means 'to agree' or 'to harmonize'. It evolved in the late Renaissance period to refer specifically to a musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, reflecting the collaborative nature of the performance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Concerto" is said worldwide
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Concerto
Transliteration: kɔ̃.ʃɛʁ.to
"Le pianiste a joué un magnifique concerto."
Konzert
Transliteration: kɔnˈt͡sɛʁt
"Der Pianist spielte ein wunderschönes Konzert."
Concerto
Transliteration: konˈtʃɛrto
"Il pianista ha suonato un concerto magnifico."
Concierto
Transliteration: konˈsjerto
"El pianista interpretó un hermoso concierto."
Concerto
Transliteration: kõˈsɛʁtu
"O pianista apresentou um concerto magnífico."
कंसर्टो
Transliteration: kansarṭo
"पियानोवादक ने एक सुंदर कंसर्टो प्रस्तुत किया।"
协奏曲
Transliteration: xié zòu qǔ
"钢琴家演奏了一首美妙的协奏曲。"
협주곡
Transliteration: hyeobjugok
"피아니스트가 아름다운 협주곡을 연주했습니다."
協奏曲
Transliteration: きょうそうきょく
"ピアニストは美しい協奏曲を演奏しました。"
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