Espressivo

/ˌespreˈsiːvəʊ/

adjective

Expressed with emotion or passion.

He played the piece espressivo, capturing the spirit of the music.

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Use 'espressivo' when conveying strong feelings through music.

Her violin solo was espressivo, moving the audience to tears.

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'Espressivo' can be a direction in sheet music, guiding musicians to play with feeling.

The score marked 'espressivo' requires you to emphasize the melody's emotion.

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Originates from Italian, suggesting a musical performance that touches hearts.

Sing the aria espressivo to showcase its lyrical beauty.

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