word
Concerto
kun-CHER-toh
/kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
concerto
Dictionary meaning
Musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra — featuring a dialogue between the soloist and ensemble, typically in three movements; Vivaldi and Mozart defined the form
Pronunciation tips
Italian word; the 'c' before 'e' sounds like 'ch' in Italian
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