con brio
[ kon bree-oh, kohn; Italian kawn bree-aw ]
adverb
with vigor; vivaciously (used as a musical direction).
Origin of con brio
1Borrowed into English from Italian around 1890–95
Words Nearby con brio
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How to use con brio in a sentence
The second movement, Andantino con brio, in two-four measure is as bright and sparkling as the corresponding movement in No. 3.
Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work | Stephen Samuel StrattonIn this opening gush, or burst, of the 8th Symphony (allegro vivace e con brio) we seem to have such love.
Beethoven's Symphonies Critically Discussed | Alexander Teetgen
British Dictionary definitions for con brio
con brio
/ (kɒn ˈbriːəʊ) /
adjective, adverb
music (to be performed) with liveliness or spirit, as in the phrase allegro con brio
Origin of con brio
1Italian: with energy
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