The concerto through time: overview Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is a concerto?
A
A work for a solo instrument that is accompanied by an orchestra
2
Q
What is a Tutti section?
A
A section where the full orchestra plays
3
Q
What is a cadenza?
A
An unaccompanied passage for the soloit, who will often play virtuosically
4
Q
When does the cadenza usually come in?
A
At the end of the first movement
