obbligati
/ɑˈblɪɡəˌti/
NOUN
1. Prominent musical countermelodies
Musical passages or instrumental parts that provide a prominent countermelody, often performed above the principal musical theme.
1.1. Prominent instrumental or vocal passages
Distinctive musical parts that accompany or complement the principal melody while maintaining an independent and prominent melodic line.
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Examples
- The orchestral piece featured intricate musical passages with captivating obbligati.
- The soprano performed the demanding obbligati above the principal melody.
Related Words
- accompaniments
- countermelodies
- melodic lines
- instrumental passages
- musical arrangements
- ornamentations
- harmonies