Religioso
In a devout, reverent manner suggesting prayer or sacred contemplation
Category
expression
Pronunciation
reh-lee-JOH-zoh
Origin
Italian
Length
71 words · 1 min read
About Religioso
Religioso calls for a quality of playing that evokes worship, meditation, or spiritual reverence. Tone should be pure, dynamics restrained, and phrasing unhurried.
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