Animato
Animated, with life and spirit.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
ah-nee-MAH-toh
Origin
Italian
Length
73 words · 1 min read
About Animato
Animato calls for a spirited, energetic performance — bringing the music to life with forward momentum and rhythmic vitality. Unlike Allegro (which primarily indicates tempo), Animato describes character: the music should sound animated regardless of the underlying speed.
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