Brios

/ˈbriːoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of brio; multiple instances or expressions of vigorous enthusiasm and energy.

Etymology

The standard English plural of the Italian musical term 'brio,' simply adding '-s' to indicate more than one.

Kelly Says

Using 'brios' as a plural is fascinating because it treats an Italian word as fully English—musicians might say a piece needed 'more brios' to describe its energetic passages!

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