sostenutos
/ˌsɑstəˈnutɔʊz/
noun
- Musical notes or passages played in a sustained, smooth manner, holding each note for its full length.
- In the orchestra, the cellos held their sostenutos while the violins played a faster melody.
- The conductor asked for more sostenutos in the slow movement to create a flowing sound.
- The pianist played the sostenutos with great control, letting each note ring out.
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