obbligati
/ˌoʊblɪˈɡɑːti/
noun
- Plural of obbligato; an essential musical accompaniment or solo part, usually for a single instrument, that is prominent and cannot be omitted.
- The composer wrote several obbligati for the flute to highlight its melody.
- The violinist played one of the most beautiful obbligati in the concerto.
- In baroque music, obbligati often feature a harpsichord or cello.