Words Like CADENZA

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CADENZA.

1 Alternative Words Similar to cadenza

1 Passage Noun Synonym Words Like Passage

6 definitions of cadenza

1 A parenthetic flourish or flight of ornament in the course of a piece, commonly just before the final cadence.

2 a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music

3 An elaborate, ornamental melodic flourish interpolated into an aria or other vocal piece.

4 An extended virtuosic section for the soloist usually near the end of a movement of a concerto.

5 In music, a more or less elaborate flourish or showy passage introduced, often extemporaneously, just before the end of an extended aria or concerto, or as a connective between an intermediate and a final division.

6 A part of a piece of music, such as a concerto, that is very decorative and is played by a single musician.

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