(Ca-den-za) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an elaborate flourish or showy solo passage sometimes improvised introduced near the end of an aria or a movement of a concerto

Example Sentence

The cadenza section allowed a soloist to display virtuosity.

Synonyms

solo passage; solo musical embellishment; musical solo flourish

Antonyms

chorus

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cadenza
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