con spirito

American  

[kon spir-i-toh, kohn, kawn spee-ree-taw] / kɒn ˈspɪr ɪˌtoʊ, koʊn, kɔn ˈspi ri tɔ /

adverb

1. with lively spirit; vigorously (used as a direction in music).

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con spirito British  

/ kɒn ˈspɪrɪtəʊ /

adjective

1. music (to be performed) in a spirited or lively manner (also in the phrases allegro con spirito, presto con spirito )

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Etymology

Origin of con spirito

1890–95; < Italian: literally, with spirit

Example Sentences

The allegro first movement of the "Haffner," for example, is really more maestoso than the prescribed con spirito.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ditto, for taking porter, beer, or any other inferior swipes—a similar movement, but not con spirito.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 24, 1841 by Various

All the bows are raised together, and at the given beat all start off con spirito.

From The Great German Composers by Ferris, George T. (George Titus)

It begins allegro con spirito and fortissimo, and keeps it up till the first episode, which is in the same time, but pianissimo and in the minor.

From Shakespeare and Music by Wilson, Christopher

Now boys, the grand new tune, "Britannia Rules the Waves," play con spirito, that means heart! mind! soul! as if you meant it.

From Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812. A Drama. and Other Poems. by Curzon, Sarah Anne