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soli

noun
SaySOH-leeUS/ˈsoʊ.li/UK/ˈsəʊ.li/

Pluralsolis

2 meanings of soli

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of solo. A rare plural used in classical music, where most people say solos.

    The recital featured three soli for cello.

    Critics praised the violinist's two soli in the final act.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A part of a piece of music played together by a whole group or section, instead of by just one person.

    Like when a whole group of singers sings the same line together, not just one person alone.

    The strings played a beautiful soli in the slow movement.

    During the soli, every violinist played the same tune together.

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soli is a form of solo

solo, noun: A piece of music meant to be played or sung by just one person. Full entry

Forms
solosolos pluralsoli plural
Spelling
solo → soli: irregular plural (no -s)

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