Meaning of the word cadenza in English

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cadenza

US /kəˈden.zə/
UK /kəˈden.zə/
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Noun

a virtuoso solo passage inserted into a movement in a concerto or other work, typically near the end of the movement.

Example:
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza in the final movement of the concerto.
The composer left space for the soloist to improvise their own cadenza.