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espressivo
[ es-pre-see-voh; Italian es-pres-see-vaw ]
/ ˌɛs prɛˈsi voʊ; Italian ˌɛs prɛsˈsi vɔ /
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adjective
adverb
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Words nearby espressivo
esports, Esposito, espousal, espouse, espoused, espressivo, espresso, esprit, esprit de corps, esprit de l'escalier, Espronceda
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How to use espressivo in a sentence
Even here the former separate motive sounds, and so in the further turn of the song (espressivo dolente) on new thread.
Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies|Philip H. GoeppThe melody that sings (espressivo ma tranquillo) may well stand for "love, the glow of dawn in every heart."
Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies|Philip H. GoeppHere and there a tinge of foreshadowing pain appears, as the song sounds on high, espressivo dolente.
Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies|Philip H. GoeppHere strikes a climactic tune in forte unison of the four horns (molto espressivo e marcato).
Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies|Philip H. Goepp
British Dictionary definitions for espressivo
espressivo
/ (ˌɛsprɛˈsiːvəʊ) /
adjective, adverb
music (to be performed) in an expressive manner
Word Origin for espressivo
Italian
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