noun
- plural of concerto; musical compositions for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Examples
- Mozart wrote several famous piano concertos.
- The violinist performed two concertos at the concert.
- Beethoven’s concertos are considered masterpieces of classical music.
- She practiced violin concertos for hours each day.
- The orchestra will perform three different concertos this season.
- Bach’s Brandenburg concertos are well-known baroque pieces.