Meaning of the word cadenza in English
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cadenza
US /kəˈden.zə/
UK /kəˈden.zə/
Noun
a virtuoso solo passage inserted into a movement in a concerto or other work, typically near the end of the movement.
Example:
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The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza in the final movement of the concerto.
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The composer left space for the soloist to improvise their own cadenza.
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