Its native character, heard in the compositions written for it as a solo instrument, has prevented it from being looked upon with dignity.
The modern pianoforte is capable of asserting itself against a full orchestra, and concertos have been written for it in which it is treated as an orchestral integer rather than a solo instrument.
But modern composers, appreciating its marvellous capacity for expression, which is next to that of the violin, have treated it with great freedom and independence as a solo instrument.
In short, a sonata is a symphony for a solo instrument.
The viola is not so useful as the violin as a solo instrument because it is not capable of producing so many varieties of color, nevertheless it is invaluable for certain effects.
When the piano forms part of an orchestra, not as a solo instrument, an upright is preferable to a grand, but today the piano is gradually being superseded by the celesta, first used by Tschaikovsky.
In combination with the voice, or associated with some action on the stage, a solo instrument is a powerful expedient for musical characterisation.
The beautiful effect produced by a solo instrument accompanying a cantabile aria cannot be denied.
It was to be expected that Mozart, who was the first to do justice to the capabilities of the clarinet as a solo instrument, would deal with it with peculiar partiality; the more so, as he had so distinguished a performer to work for.
The sonata now signifies a composition for a solo instrument, consisting of several movements, differing in time, measure, and key, but sufficiently allied in design and grouping to form a coherent whole.
Though his accompaniments are heavy, it will be found that the voice is usually supported by a solo instrument.
The oboe, whose functions are now largely supplanted by the more feminine and soulful clarinet, was much used as a solo instrument.
The gamba was played in various ways, and used for a variety of musical purposes, as a solo instrument, as well as in orchestral performances, and as an accompaniment to singing.
Therein the violoncello is employed as a solo instrument, chiefly in the Adagio, the close of which ends with an elaborate cadenza for violin and violoncello.
It is true that he has quite another object in view, for Handel treated the gamba not like Schenk, as a solo instrument, but as subsidiary only to carry out a musical idea, thus placing it on a level with the clavier.
The instrument appropriated to his royal patron is brought to the front, and made into a solo instrument, giving out the melodies in its higher notes.
Their union enables them to fulfil the demands of complete harmonies, and to compensate by increase of freedom and fulness for the advantages which the pianoforte possesses as a solo instrument.
Schack, who played it himself, that the flute is brought so little forward as a solo instrument; another reason being that, as Tamino played it himself, it could only be inserted in the pauses of his songs.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "solo instrument" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
