cadenza

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cadenza, from Latin cadentia. Doublet of cadence and chance.

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