concerto

noun

con·​cer·​to kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tō 

 also  -ˈchər-

plural concerti kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tē 

 also  -ˈchər-

or concertos

: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra with three contrasting movements

a violin concerto

Examples of concerto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is like a symphony — a gorgeous classical concerto where an electric guitar occasionally cuts in to shred an off-putting, yet surprisingly sick riff. —Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025

That made for an elegant yet reliable accompaniment in these concertos. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025

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To name five great Wilson songs is a bit like rounding up a quintet of Mozart concertos, Miles Davis compositions or, for that matter, Beatles songs. —Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 11 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from concerto concert

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing concerto

• concerto grosso

Kids Definition

concerto

noun

con·​cer·​to kən-ˈchert-ō 

plural concerti -(ˌ)ē  or concertos

: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra usually in three movements