Which term would you see on a score when indicating a soloist with orchestra should be highlighted?

• A. Allargando
• B. Concerto
• C. Andantino
• D. Animato

Answer: (B)

When a soloist should stand out against the orchestra, the designation you’d expect is a concerto. This form centers on a single instrument paired with orchestral accompaniment, guiding the performer and conductor to feature the soloist in dialogue with the ensemble, often with moments of virtuosic display like a cadenza. The other terms are tempo or mood markings: Allargando means to broadening the tempo and tone briefly, Andantino indicates a moderately slow pace, and Animato asks for a lively, animated feel. None of those inherently signal a solo-with-orchestra relationship the way a concerto designation does.