Meaning of the word concerto in English

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concerto

US /kənˈtʃer.t̬oʊ/
UK /kənˈtʃɜː.təʊ/
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Noun

a musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, especially one conceived on a relatively large scale.

Example:
The pianist performed a brilliant concerto by Mozart.
Beethoven's Violin Concerto is one of the most famous works in classical music.