obligato

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A part of the score that must be performed without change or omission : In music, an "obligato" refers to an instrumental part, often a solo, that is essential to a piece and must be played exactly as written. A persistent but subordinate motif : It can also describe a recurring musical theme or figure that is distinctive and integral to the composition, yet remains secondary...