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Obbligato
In classical music an obbligato (Italian for obligatory, from Latin word obligare, to oblige) is an elaborate accompaniment part played by a single instrument. Originally indicated a passage of music that was to be played as written, without changes or omissions, as opposed to ad libitum.
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