Obbligato

[,ɒbli'gɑ:tәu]

Definition

(noun.) a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission.

(noun.) a persistent but subordinate motif.

Edited by Jessica--From WordNet

Definition

adj. that cannot be done without.—n. a musical accompaniment itself of independent importance esp. that of a single instrument to a vocal piece.—Also Obliga′to.

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