Animoso

/ˌænɪˈmoʊsoʊ/ adjective

Definition

Spirited, lively, and courageous; a musical direction indicating performance with vigor, passion, and determined expression.

Etymology

Spanish/Italian form of Latin 'animosus,' used in musical terminology. Appears frequently in classical music notation from Italian and Spanish composers.

Kelly Says

Musical Italian is its own beautiful language within music—'animoso' tells a violinist not just 'play faster' but 'play like you have fire in your soul,' which is something numbers alone can't express!

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