troppo

[ trop-oh; Italian trawp-paw ]

/ ˈtrɒp oʊ; Italian ˈtrɔp pɔ /

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adverb Music.

too much; excessively.

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Origin of troppo

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

Words nearby troppo

tropophyte, troposphere, tropospheric scatter, tropotaxis, -tropous, troppo, -tropy, Trossachs, trot, troth, trothplight

Other definitions for troppo (2 of 2)

troppo²

[ trop-oh ]

/ ˈtrɒp oʊ /

adjective Australian Slang.

mentally disturbed.

Origin of troppo

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

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How to use troppo in a sentence

This was a woman very beautiful to look upon, but with a double countenance (ma parea nel viso troppo astuta).
Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa|Edward Hutton
In the margin is ‘Questo poi è troppo,’ perhaps an addition by the ambassador, or even by Mr. Rawdon Brown.
What Gunpowder Plot Was|Samuel Rawson Gardiner
Allegro non troppo was originally written but was scratched out and Gratulations-Menuet written in its place.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
When the musicians strike up "Non pi andrai," Leporello exclaims: "Questa poi la conosco pur troppo!"
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Otto Jahn

Presto (ma) non troppo, on the other hand, indicates a rapid tempo, but not too rapid.
Essentials in Conducting|Karl Wilson Gehrkens

British Dictionary definitions for troppo (1 of 2)

troppo¹

/ (ˈtrɒpəʊ) /

adverb

music too much; excessivelySee non troppo

Word Origin for troppo

Italian

British Dictionary definitions for troppo (2 of 2)

troppo²

/ (ˈtrɒpəʊ) /

adjective

Australian slang mentally affected by a tropical climate

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