con brio

Italian composer

Definition

With spirit, vigour, and energy.

Interpretive Guidance

A frequent marking in Kabalevsky's faster movements. \"Brio\" implies not just speed but a sense of vitality and forward energy — the music should feel alive and propulsive without becoming aggressive.

Context

Scope Used by Dmitri Kabalevsky
Language Italian

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