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maestoso

(mī stō′sō; It mä′ə stō̂′sō̂)

adjective, adverb

Musical Direction with majesty or dignity

Origin: It

See maestoso in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
Music

In a majestic and stately manner. Used chiefly as a direction.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from maestà, majesty, greatness

Origin: , from Latin māiestās; see meg- in Indo-European roots

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