Concerto

In classical music, the word concerto (pl. concerti; from the Latin concertus, from certare, to strive) is a label for a piece in which a small musical group and a large musical group are given distinct roles, with the smaller group to the fore. The most common kind of concerto pairs a solo instrument with a full orchestra. The term also implies the form of a piece as most concerti follow sonata form, typically found with three movements.

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The term apparently arose in the beginning of the 17th century, and as its etymology suggests, came to describe chiefly compositions which bring unequal instrumental or vocal forces into opposition.

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Concerto related Images and Photos (experimental)

Concerto Solitaire	Tulip Concerto	The Violin Concerto	Concerto Spirituale Published 23rd March 1773
Pianist Artur Rubinstein Playing Piano for "Concerto"	Ballet Master George Balanchine Directing Rehearsal of NYC Ballet Production Violin Concerto