Meaning of concerto in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈtʃɛrdoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    concerto

    Etymology

    early 18th century: Italian, from concertare‘harmonize’

    Definitions

    1. a composition for orchestra and a soloist

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