espressivo

[ es-pre-see-voh; Italian es-pres-see-vaw ]

adjective

1. expressive.

adverb

1. expressively.

espressivo

/ ˌɛsprɛˈsiːvəʊ /

adjective

1. music (to be performed) in an expressive manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of espressivo¹

First recorded in 1785–95; from Italian; expressive ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of espressivo¹

Italian

Example Sentences

“I don’t think the beginning is espressivo,” he said.

From New York Times

The students, under the direction of the organ department’s chairman, Paul Jacobs, will perform works such as the “Andante espressivo” from Elgar’s Sonata in G, Op.

From New York Times

The following portion, beginning in E-flat major, but often modulating—its graceful theme sung by the clarinets, dolce espressivo, answered by flutes and oboes—e.g.,

From Project Gutenberg

The young lady not only glided over these difficulties with ease and grace, but also brought out the espressivo so necessary for the effective rendition of this division.

From Project Gutenberg

We rumbled andante espressivo over the hexagonal cobbles of the Chaussée d'Arsenic, crossed the mauve canal and bent under the hanging cliffs of the cheese quarries.

From Project Gutenberg