Expressively

/ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In an expressive manner; with clear communication of feeling, meaning, or emotion.

Etymology

From 'expressive' plus '-ly' (adverb suffix). Expressive comes from 'express' (Latin 'exprimere') plus '-ive'.

Kelly Says

Musicians talk about playing 'expressively'—adding tiny variations in speed and volume to convey emotion. The same sheet music can be technically perfect but emotionally dead if played without expression.

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