Concertante
/ˌkɑːntʃərˈtɑːnteɪ/
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Pro Tip 1/3Music Context
Use 'concertante' in discussions about classical music where soloists and orchestras are involved. 
She specializes in the concertante repertoire of the Baroque era.
Pro Tip 2/3Orchestral Balance
'Concertante' implies a harmonious balance between the soloist's part and the orchestra, not a domination. 
The pianist's concertante dialogue with the strings was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Concertos
Although similar to concertos, 'concertante' pieces can have multiple featured instruments. 
The saxophone and trumpet had concertante roles in the jazz symphony.
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