grazioso

/ɡrɑtˈsjoʊsoʊ/
adverb
  1. In a graceful, smooth, and elegant manner (used as a musical direction).
    • The pianist played the melody grazioso, with a light and flowing touch.
    • The conductor asked the orchestra to perform the waltz grazioso.
    • She sang the aria grazioso, making each note sound effortless.
adjective
  1. Graceful, smooth, and elegant in style (especially in music).
    • The composer marked the movement as grazioso to indicate a light character.
    • He added a grazioso feel to the dance piece.
    • The grazioso section of the sonata is my favorite part.
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