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obbligato

/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡɑː.təʊ/

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noun

/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡɑː.təʊ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее настойчивый, но подчинённый музыкальный мотив или часть партитуры, которая должна исполняться без изменений или пропусков.

A noun referring to a persistent but subordinate musical motif, or a part of a score that must be performed without change or omission.

  1. Persistent subordinate motifC2formalart

    A persistent but subordinate musical motif or accompaniment that is integral to the piece.

    ruОбязательная партия

    • The violin obbligato wove through the aria beautifully.
    • The composer wrote a delicate obbligato for the flute.
    • The obbligato part added depth to the main melody.
  2. Mandatory musical partC2formalart

    A part of a musical score that must be performed exactly as written, without change or omission.

    ruОбязательная музыкальная партия

    • The cello obbligato is essential to the piece's structure.
    • The conductor insisted on the obbligato being played precisely.
    • In baroque music, the obbligato part is often highly ornamented.
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