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obligato

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun obligato has 2 senses
  1. obbligato, obligato - a persistent but subordinate motif
    --1 is a kind of motif, motive
  2. obbligato, obligato - a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission
    --2 is a kind of section, subdivision

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Obligato

Definition:

Noun (Music): A musical term used to describe a melodic or harmonic line that is played or sung in a high or prominent manner, typically in an accompaniment.

Adjective: Required or essential in a particular situation; obligatory.

Sense 1: Noun (Music)

Sample Sentence 1: The soaring violin obligato added a captivating layer to the symphony.

Sample Sentence 2: The pianist skillfully performed the complex obligato passages with precision.

Sense 2: Adjective

Sample Sentence 1: Wearing a seatbelt is an obligato safety measure while driving.

Sample Sentence 2: The company policy stated that attendance at the annual conference was obligato for all employees.

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