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agitato

/ˌædʒɪˈtɑtoʊ/
adverb
  1. In a fast, agitated, and restless manner (used as a musical direction).
    • The sheet music was marked agitato, so the tempo was quick and intense.
    • The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage agitato.
    • The pianist performed the final movement agitato, with great energy.
adjective
  1. Describing a musical passage that is fast, agitated, and restless.
    • The composer wrote an agitato theme for the dramatic scene.
    • The agitato section of the symphony was thrilling to hear.
    • He practiced the agitato part until he could play it perfectly.
Synonyms
fastrestless
Antonyms
calm
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