Con brio
With spirit; performed with vigour and brilliance.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
kohn BREE-oh
Origin
Italian
Length
87 words · 1 min read
About Con brio
Con brio adds a sense of energy, fire, and enthusiasm to whatever tempo or dynamic marking it accompanies. It is most famously associated with Beethoven, whose "Allegro con brio" first movements are legendary.
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