Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

concerto

/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.26 in modern English

Syllables
con-cer-to
IPA
/kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian concerto, deverbal from concertare. Doublet of concert.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

concertos (plural) concerti (plural)

Derived Forms

concertolike

Phrases

concerto grosso

Frequently Paired Words

concerto grosso

Rhymes With

certo

Questions

How do you pronounce concerto?
The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/.
What does concerto mean?
A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.
Where does concerto come from?
Borrowed from Italian concerto, deverbal from concertare. Doublet of concert.

How to pronounce concerto

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