pesante

Italian composer

Definition

Heavy, weighty; sink into the keys with the full weight of the arm rather than driving from the fingers.

Interpretive Guidance

Transfer arm weight through a relaxed wrist into each note. Avoid percussive hammering — the tone should be full and deep, not hard and bright.

Context

Scope Used by Igor Stravinsky
Language Italian

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