obbligato

Noun

Meaning

a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission

a persistent but subordinate motif

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

obligato apply corresponding joint copy fellow adopt comparable harmony backing companion accompanying accompany accompaniment attendant
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Antonyms

counteraction competition enemy opposition opponent optional
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Hypernyms

section motive motif subdivision

Examples

Composers such as Boccherini would publish sonatas for piano and obbligato instrument with an optional third movement—–in Boccherini's case, 28 cello sonatas. Source: Internet

Some of his chamber music involves trombones, as do many of his operas, used as an obbligato instrument. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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