What does the music term espressivo mean?

espressivo is an Italian music term, which means playing with expression and passion. It is an expression term.

Music terminology includes three terms: speed term, intensity term and expression term. The word espressivo is an expression term. When this word appears, the pianist is required to highlight his expressiveness in his performance. This can be achieved through a certain degree of expression. Free expression and dynamic control to convey the emotions and artistic conception contained in the music composition itself. In addition, similar expression terms include delicato, which means delicate, slender, and delicate.

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Other common musical expression terms

a tempo original speed

Allegretto

Allegro Allegro

Allegro con brio Allegro, enthusiastically

Allegro marziable Allegro, mightily

Allegro moderato Moderate Allegro

Allegro molto agitato Very intense Allegro

Allegro non troppo Not too fast Allegro

Allegro scherzando Allegro, humorously

Allegro vivace Lively Allegro