OBBLIGATO


Meaning of OBBLIGATO in English

[ ˌɒblɪ'gα:təʊ ]

( US also obligato )

■ noun ( plural ~s or obbligati ) an instrumental part integral to a piece of music and not to be omitted in performance.

Origin

Ital., lit. 'obligatory'.

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