Soli
name, noun
name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of solo form-of, plural
"In the first part, the flute plays solo in Trios 2 and 8, both in G major; the oboe has soli in Trios 4 and 10. This brings us to the clarinet. The part is written for clarinet in A, with soli in Trios 6, 9 and 12."
- 2 A passage of music played together by a group of players, usually either by all players of a particular instrumental section or by one player each from multiple instrumental sections.
Proper Noun
- 1 A Bantu language spoken in Zambia.
- 2 A surname from Italian.
Example
More examples"In the first part, the flute plays solo in Trios 2 and 8, both in G major; the oboe has soli in Trios 4 and 10. This brings us to the clarinet. The part is written for clarinet in A, with soli in Trios 6, 9 and 12."
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Soli.
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