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Definition of obbligato in English: obbligato(US obligato) nounPlural obbligati, Plural obbligatos ˌɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊˌɑbləˈɡɑdoʊ usually with or as modifier An instrumental part, typically distinctive in effect, which is integral to a piece of music and should not be omitted in performance. 助奏声部 Example sentencesExamples - The sequence of choruses, solos and duets accompanied by muted strings with, in turn, obbligato solo flute, oboe and horn, all supply inspiration and underline the work's deep spirituality.
- The skilful use of obligato, the counter melody flowing around the main melody, is an unfailing attraction of his music.
- It is not sung, but only declaimed, and the music is like an obbligato recitative.
- Look, if you want a descending obligato, do it in the privacy of your own home away from us normal people.
- Her voice joined in; softly working it's way through the obbligato, increasing in volume gradually.
Synonyms backing, support, background, soundtrack, comp
OriginItalian, literally 'obligatory', from Latin obligatus, past participle of obligare (see oblige). Definition of obbligato in US English: obbligato(also obligato) nounˌɑbləˈɡɑdoʊˌäbləˈɡädō usually with or as modifier An instrumental part, typically distinctive in effect, which is integral to a piece of music and should not be omitted in performance. 助奏声部 Example sentencesExamples - Look, if you want a descending obligato, do it in the privacy of your own home away from us normal people.
- Her voice joined in; softly working it's way through the obbligato, increasing in volume gradually.
- It is not sung, but only declaimed, and the music is like an obbligato recitative.
- The skilful use of obligato, the counter melody flowing around the main melody, is an unfailing attraction of his music.
- The sequence of choruses, solos and duets accompanied by muted strings with, in turn, obbligato solo flute, oboe and horn, all supply inspiration and underline the work's deep spirituality.
Synonyms backing, support, background, soundtrack, comp
OriginItalian, literally ‘obligatory’, from Latin obligatus, past participle of obligare (see oblige). |