Associations to the word «Cadenza»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

CADENZA, noun. A brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music.

Wise words

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Mark Twain