1. a musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Examples

• Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 is one of his most famous works.
• The violinist performed Vivaldi’s Four Seasons concerto with the symphony orchestra.
• She practiced for months to prepare for the piano concerto competition.
• The concerto featured a beautiful dialogue between the solo cello and the orchestra.
• Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto showcases the piano as the dominant voice.
• The young musician made her debut performing a Chopin concerto.