espressivo

Definition of Espressivo:

The Italian musical term espressivo is an indication to play expressively, and may also encourage physical expression by the performer. Espressivo allows a performer to convey the mood of a musical composition by taking slight liberties with its articulation and dynamics.
 

Examples:

• molto espressivo: “very expressive”
• poco espressivo: “slightly expressive”

Also Known As:

• con espressione (It)
• expressif (Fr)
• ausdrucksvoll (Ger)

Pronunciation: ess-PRESS-ee-voh

Common Misspellings: expressivo

More Expression Commands:

• affettuoso
• dolcissimo
• maestoso
• feurig
• agitato

Beginner Piano Lessons

 ▪  Notes of the Piano Keys
 ▪  The Point Of Double-Sharps
 ▪  Finding Middle C on the Piano
 ▪  Essential Piano Fingering
 ▪  Comparing Major & Minor Chords
 

Getting Started on Keyboards

 ▪  Finding the Right Piano Teacher
 ▪  Sitting Correctly at the Keys
 ▪  Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard
 ▪  How to Buy a Used Piano

Piano Chords

 ▪  Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music
 ▪  Root Notes & Chord Inversion
 ▪  Diminished Chords & Dissonance
 ▪  Essential Piano Chord Fingering