grandioso

Grandioso is defined as a musical term indicating that the piece should be played in a grand and noble style.

(adverb)

A musical direction on a piece of sheet music indicating that the music should be played grandly is an example of grandioso.

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See grandioso in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective, adverb

Musical Direction in a grand, noble style

Origin: It

See grandioso in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
Music
In a grand and noble style. Used chiefly as a direction.

Origin:

Origin: Italian; see grandiose

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