[ˌɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an instrumental part, typically distinctive in effect, which is integral to a piece of music and should not be omitted in performance
(e.g: with piano obbligato)


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Origin:
Italian, literally ‘obligatory’, from Latin obligatus, past participle of obligare (see oblige)