Question

What statement best describes a cadenza?

a duet between a soloist and an orchestra

a group of musical sentences defined by the arrival of a cadence

a melodic or harmonic passage that creates a sense of resolution

an opportunity for a soloist to display his or her virtuosity while the orchestra pauses

Answer 1

The answer would be an opportunity for a soloist to display his or her virtuosity while the orchestra pauses

Answer 2

a virtuoso solo passage inserted into a movement in a concerto or other work, typically near the end.

Explanation:an opportunity for a soloist to display his or her virtuosity while the orchestra pauses