with swagger

English composer

Definition

A Bolcom direction calling for confident, slightly strutting rhythmic energy — relaxed but assured.

Interpretive Guidance

Think of a natural physical swagger: the pulse is steady but the body moves with it. Don't rush; let the groove settle. A slight emphasis on the off-beat notes gives the style its character.

Context

Scope Used by William Bolcom
Language English

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