vigoroso
/ˌvɪɡəˈroʊsoʊ/
adjective
- Describing a musical passage that is performed with energy and force.
- Her vigoroso style of playing brought the symphony to life.
- The composer wrote a vigoroso section for the brass instruments.
- The vigoroso tempo made the piece exciting to hear.
adverb
- In music, a direction to play with energy, force, and spirit.
- The pianist attacked the chords vigoroso, filling the concert hall with sound.
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the final movement vigoroso.
- The sheet music was marked 'allegro vigoroso' for the climactic section.