noun
- elaborate solo passages in musical compositions, especially in concertos, where the performer displays technical skill
Usage: music
Examples
- The pianist performed brilliant cadenzas during the concerto.
- Mozart wrote his own cadenzas for his piano concertos.
- The violinist’s cadenzas showcased her incredible technique.
- Classical concertos often feature improvised cadenzas.
- The cadenzas in this piece are particularly challenging.
- She practiced the cadenzas for hours before the performance.