Cadenzas

/kəˈdɛnzəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cadenza; multiple showy instrumental or vocal solos designed to display technical skill.

Etymology

Regular plural formation from 'cadenza,' maintaining the Italian singular form as base.

Kelly Says

Piano concertos can contain multiple cadenzas—so famous pianists commission different composers to write cadenzas for the same concerto, creating completely different musical versions.

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