agitato
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8.8
- adverb
- /ˌædʒɪˈtɑːtoʊ/
- Specialized
- When the score indicated agitato, the orchestra increased both speed and volume.
Examples
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The violinist played the section marked agitato with intense energy and passion.
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During the climax of the symphony, the strings played agitato, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.
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The conductor signaled for a more agitato interpretation during the dramatic passage.
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The piece was performed agitato to convey urgency.
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He played the final section agitato to create tension.
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The conductor instructed the musicians to play the piece agitato to heighten the emotional impact.
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As the tempo quickened, the pianist executed the passage agitato, filling the air with a restless energy.
Synonyms
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5.7
In a nervous, restless way that shows worry
Antonyms
How Agitated
Surface Forms
Etymology
Agitato is a musical direction from the Italian agitare, meaning 'to stir' or 'to drive' and related to English agitate. In music, agitato tells players to perform in an 'agitated' or restless way, so the sound feels excited and urgent.