con maestà

[ kon mahy-stah, kohn; Italian kawn mah-es-tah ]

adverb

1. majestically (used as a musical direction).

Word History and Origins

Origin of con maestà¹

< Italian: literally, with majesty

Example Sentences

She sits for her portrait in a tranquil light, or moves across the canvas with the dignity of a great lady: Lei fuor di guisa umana Mosse con maestà l'andar celeste, E con man sospendea l'ornata veste Regale in atto e portamento altero.

From Project Gutenberg

The Largo con maesta is the outstanding movement of the sonata, remaining to this day one of MacDowell's most impressive creations.

From Project Gutenberg