symphonie concertante
sim-FOE-nee cohn-sair-TAHN-teh
[ French ]
Definition
A musical genre of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that resembles a concerto for two to four solo instruments. It is a composition in two or three movements of a lighthearted character, usually in a major key. The genre features a few solo instruments and orchestra.
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Last Updated: 2016-06-19 18:39:59