con brio

Italian composer

Definition

With vigour, with brilliance. Indicates an energetic, spirited character.

Interpretive Guidance

In Bolcom's most virtuosic rag and etude writing, con brio means rhythmic precision and tonal projection together — bright tone, decisive articulation, and clear phrase direction.

Context

Scope Used by William Bolcom
Language Italian

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