mesto

Italian universal

Definition

Sad, mournful; a character marking indicating grief or melancholy.

Interpretive Guidance

Bring a weight to the phrasing; allow the melodic line to sing with a sense of loss without becoming excessively slow.

Context

Scope Universal term
Language Italian

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