Lexical entry

マエストーソ

maesutooso

A musical direction to play in a majestic, stately, or dignified manner.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Italian

Meaning

A performance directive indicating that a passage should be played with majesty and grandeur, often implying a slower, deliberate tempo.

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アダージョ

A slow tempo marking in music.

アリア

A solo vocal piece in opera or other classical works.

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