noun
- an essential instrumental part in a musical composition, especially one that accompanies a solo voice
Usage: music
adjective
- not to be omitted; indispensable
Usage: music
Examples
- The violin obbligato beautifully complemented the soprano’s aria.
- She performed the piece with its original flute obbligato.
- The composer wrote an obbligato cello part for the song.
- The obbligato accompaniment cannot be left out of this performance.
- His piano obbligato added depth to the vocal melody.
- The orchestra played the obbligato sections with precision.