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Concertante

usgb/ˌkɑːntʃərˈtɑːnteɪ/Volume
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Music ContextPlay
Use 'concertante' in discussions about classical music where soloists and orchestras are involved. SlideShe specializes in the concertante repertoire of the Baroque era.
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Orchestral BalancePlay
'Concertante' implies a harmonious balance between the soloist's part and the orchestra, not a domination. SlideThe pianist's concertante dialogue with the strings was breathtaking.
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Not Just ConcertosPlay
Although similar to concertos, 'concertante' pieces can have multiple featured instruments. SlideThe saxophone and trumpet had concertante roles in the jazz symphony.