con fuoco
[ kon fwaw-koh, foo-aw-, kohn; Italian kawn foo-aw-kaw ]
adverb
with great vigor and speed (used as a musical direction).
Origin of con fuoco
1<Italian: literally, with fire
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How to use con fuoco in a sentence
Thus the ballade rises and falls on the sea of passion till a mad, reckless rush (presto con fuoco) brings it to a conclusion.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksFor Mrs. Worthington in this familiar employment was herself again—con fuoco.
At Fault | Kate Chopin.Il fuoco non s'estingue con fuoco—Fire is not extinguished by fire.
British Dictionary definitions for con fuoco
con fuoco
/ (kɒn fuːˈəʊkəʊ) /
adjective, adverb
music (to be performed) in a fiery manner
Origin of con fuoco
1Italian: with fire
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