Meaning of Obbligato | Babel Free
ɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊDefinitions
An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).
Equivalents
Examples
“The noise of the traffic outside the building on the boulevard made an unmusical obbligato to my thinking.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free