Affettuoso
With affection and tenderness.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
af-feh-too-OH-zoh
Origin
Italian
Length
74 words · 1 min read
About Affettuoso
Affettuoso instructs the performer to play with warm, tender feeling. It implies a gentle touch, singing tone, and unhurried phrasing.
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