Difference between Obbligato and Obligato

What is the difference between Obbligato and Obligato?

Obbligato as a noun is a part of the score that must be played as written; a required part. while Obligato as a noun is an obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).

We hope you now know whether to use Obbligato or Obligato in your sentence.