con spirito

[ kon spir-i-toh, kohn; Italian kawn spee-ree-taw ]

adverb

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

con spirito

/ kɒn ˈspɪrɪtəʊ /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of con spirito¹

1890–95; < Italian: literally, with spirit

Word History and Origins

Origin of con spirito¹

Italian: with spirit

Example Sentences

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

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