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obbligato.

An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/UK
  1. An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).

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From Italian obbligato. Piecewise doublet of obliged.

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