con maestà

American

[kon mahy-stah, kohn, kawn mah-es-tah] / kɒn maɪˈstɑ, koʊn, kɔn mɑ ɛsˈtɑ /

adverb

majestically (used as a musical direction).

Etymology

Origin of con maestà

< Italian: literally, with majesty

Example Sentences

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She sits for her portrait in a tranquil light, or moves across the canvas with the dignity of a great lady: Lei fuor di guisa umana Mosse con maestà l'andar celeste, E con man sospendea l'ornata veste Regale in atto e portamento altero.

From Project Gutenberg

The Largo con maesta is the outstanding movement of the sonata, remaining to this day one of MacDowell's most impressive creations.

From Project Gutenberg

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