Brillante
Brilliantly, with sparkle and virtuosity.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
bril-LAHN-teh
Origin
Italian
Length
72 words · 1 min read
About Brillante
Brillante demands a dazzling, sparkling performance — bright tone, crisp articulation, and confident delivery. It is frequently paired with tempo markings in virtuoso piano and violin music.
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