troppo

¹

[ trop-oh; Italian trawp-paw ]

adverb

, Music.

1. too much; excessively.

troppo

²

[ trop-oh ]

adjective

, Australian Slang.

1. mentally disturbed.

troppo

¹

/ ˈtrɒpəʊ /

adjective

1. slang.
   mentally affected by a tropical climate

troppo

²

/ ˈtrɒpəʊ /

adverb

1. music too much; excessively See non troppo

Word History and Origins

Origin of troppo¹

From Italian; Old Italian dialect: “much, very,” probably from Old Provençal trop originally, “herd, flock”; troop

Origin of troppo²

First recorded in 1940–45; trop(ic) + -o, originally in reference to the supposed psychological effects of life in tropical climates, especially in military service

Word History and Origins

Origin of troppo¹

Italian

Example Sentences

This was a woman very beautiful to look upon, but with a double countenance (ma parea nel viso troppo astuta).

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In the margin is ‘Questo poi è troppo,’ perhaps an addition by the ambassador, or even by Mr. Rawdon Brown.

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Allegro non troppo was originally written but was scratched out and Gratulations-Menuet written in its place.

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When the musicians strike up "Non pi andrai," Leporello exclaims: "Questa poi la conosco pur troppo!"

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Presto (ma) non troppo, on the other hand, indicates a rapid tempo, but not too rapid.

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