Definition of Obbligato

1. Noun. A persistent but subordinate motif.

Exact synonyms: Obligato
Generic synonyms: Motif, Motive

2. Noun. A part of the score that must be performed without change or omission.
Exact synonyms: Obligato
Generic synonyms: Section, Subdivision

Definition of Obbligato

1. Noun. (music) A part of the score that must be played as written; a required part. ¹

2. Noun. (music) An elaborate or flowery countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range). Frequently includes a repetitive motif. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obbligato

1. [n -TOS or -TI]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obbligato

oatmeal drink
oatmeals
oats
oaty
oaves
ob-
oba
obambulate
obambulation
obambulations
obang
obangs
obas
obb
obbligati
obbligato (current term)
obbligatos
obcompressed
obconic
obconical
obcordate
obdeltoid
obdiplostemonous
obdiplostemony
obdormition
obdt
obduct
obducted
obducting
obduction

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