Vocabulary Entry

obbligato

|noun • adjective

noun

A musical term meaning a part that is essential and must be played.

Example Sentences

"The composer wrote an obbligato for the violin to accompany the singer."

"In her performance, the obbligato added richness to the melody."

"The conductor emphasized the importance of the obbligato in the orchestra."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The obbligato sections of the piece were particularly challenging for the musicians."

"Her singing was complemented by an obbligato passage on the flute."

"The team decided to highlight the obbligato phrases in the composition."