espressivo
[ es-pre-see-voh; Italian es-pres-see-vaw ]
/ ˌɛs prɛˈsi voʊ; Italian ˌɛs prɛsˈsi vɔ /
adjective
adverb
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Words nearby espressivo
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Example sentences from the Web for espressivo
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. 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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