espressivo

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

adjective

1. expressive.

adverb

1. expressively.

espressivo

/ ˌɛsprɛˈsiːvəʊ /

adjective

1. music (to be performed) in an expressive manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of espressivo¹

First recorded in 1785–95; from Italian; expressive ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of espressivo¹

Italian

Example Sentences

Even here the former separate motive sounds, and so in the further turn of the song (espressivo dolente) on new thread.

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The melody that sings (espressivo ma tranquillo) may well stand for "love, the glow of dawn in every heart."

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Here and there a tinge of foreshadowing pain appears, as the song sounds on high, espressivo dolente.

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Here strikes a climactic tune in forte unison of the four horns (molto espressivo e marcato).

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