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| − | A '''Cadenza''' is a parenthetic flourish in a solo piece commonly just before a final or other important [[cadence]]. In a concerto, a cadenza will often have the orchestra stop playing while the soloist performs alone. While cadenzas were originally improvised, modern music typically writes out the cadenza portion. | + | A '''Cadenza''' is a parenthetic flourish in a solo piece commonly used just before a final or other important [[cadence]]. In a concerto, a cadenza will often have the orchestra stop playing while the soloist performs alone. While cadenzas were originally improvised, modern music typically writes out the cadenza portion. |
'''Notable Cadenzas''' | '''Notable Cadenzas''' | ||
Revision as of 17:49, February 25, 2009
A Cadenza is a parenthetic flourish in a solo piece commonly used just before a final or other important cadence. In a concerto, a cadenza will often have the orchestra stop playing while the soloist performs alone. While cadenzas were originally improvised, modern music typically writes out the cadenza portion.
Notable Cadenzas
Beethoven's "Emporor" Concerto
Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto
Tartini's "Devil's Trill" Sonata