obligato

🇺🇸 /ˌɑːblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/
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A part in a piece of music that must be played by a specific instrument.

In the orchestral piece, the violin has an important obligato that adds depth to the melody.

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n. A part in a piece of music that must be played by a specific instrument.