subito
/ˈsubɪtoʊ/
adverb
- In music, suddenly or immediately; used as a direction to change tempo or dynamics abruptly.
- The conductor marked the score 'subito piano' to tell the orchestra to play softly all of a sudden.
- In the middle of the piece, the music changes subito from loud to very quiet.
- The violinist played the passage subito, surprising the audience with the sudden shift in mood.
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