espressivo

[ es-pre-see-voh; Italian es-pres-see-vaw ]

adjective

expressive.

adverb

expressively.

Origin of espressivo

First recorded in 1785–95; from Italian; see expressive

Words Nearby espressivo

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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. Goepp
The 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. Goepp
Here 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
Here 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

Origin of espressivo

Italian

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