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What is the difference between a symphony and a concerto?

Question #131472. Asked by Midget40.
Last updated Aug 24 2016.
Originally posted Jun 15 2013 10:28 AM.

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'The main difference between a concerto and a symphony is that a concerto is a musical piece where there is a solo instrument accompanied by an entire orchestra whereas a symphony is a musical piece having several segments that usually involve an orchestra.'

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Response last updated by satguru on Aug 24 2016.
Jun 15 2013, 2:33 PM
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