Espressivo
Expressively; with deep feeling and emotion.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
eh-spreh-SEE-voh
Origin
Italian
Length
98 words · 1 min read
About Espressivo
Espressivo, often abbreviated "espress.," is a broad instruction to play with heightened emotional expression. It grants the performer freedom to shape phrases more personally, with subtle variations in timing, dynamics, and tone colour.
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