con fuoco

[ kon fwaw-koh, foo-aw-, kohn; Italian kawn foo-aw-kaw ]

adverb

1. with great vigor and speed (used as a musical direction).

con fuoco

/ kɒn fuːˈəʊkəʊ /

adjective

1. music (to be performed) in a fiery manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of con fuoco¹

< Italian: literally, with fire

Word History and Origins

Origin of con fuoco¹

Italian: with fire

Example Sentences

Thus the ballade rises and falls on the sea of passion till a mad, reckless rush (presto con fuoco) brings it to a conclusion.

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For Mrs. Worthington in this familiar employment was herself again—con fuoco.

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Il fuoco non s'estingue con fuoco—Fire is not extinguished by fire.

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