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🎻 Restless in music 😰 Nervous or excited
agitato

agitato

8.8
In music, played in a nervous, excited way
  • adverb
  • /ˌædʒɪˈtɑːtoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : agitato
  • When the score indicated agitato, the orchestra increased both speed and volume.

Examples

  • The violinist played the section marked agitato with intense energy and passion.

  • During the climax of the symphony, the strings played agitato, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.

  • The conductor signaled for a more agitato interpretation during the dramatic passage.

  • The piece was performed agitato to convey urgency.

  • He played the final section agitato to create tension.

  • The conductor instructed the musicians to play the piece agitato to heighten the emotional impact.

  • As the tempo quickened, the pianist executed the passage agitato, filling the air with a restless energy.

Synonyms

agitatedly
vsagitato
1 5.7

In a nervous, restless way that shows worry

directs musicians to play with musical excitement and restlessness

Antonyms

smooth
204 1.0

Moving or happening in an even, easy way without sudden problems

tranquil
27 4.6

Calm and peaceful without noise or movement

How Agitated

agitato
  • Specialized
8.8
agitated
49 4.1
restless
110 3.0
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

agitato positive

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.