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appassionata

appassionata

9.1
Played or sung with strong, deep feeling in music
  • adjective
  • /ˌæpəˈʃɑːnɑːtə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : apasionado
  • Her appassionata singing brought tears to the eyes of the audience.

Examples

  • Her appassionata performance left the audience in tears.

  • The conductor encouraged the orchestra to play the piece in a truly appassionata style.

  • The violinist gave an appassionata interpretation that captivated everyone in the hall.

  • The pianist played the piece with great appassionata.

  • The violinist gave an appassionata interpretation that captivated everyone in the hall.

  • Her appassionata singing brought tears to the eyes of the audience.

  • The conductor encouraged the orchestra to play the piece in a truly appassionata style.

Synonyms

ardently
vsappassionata
7 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

is specific to musical expression rather than general devotion
appassionato
vsappassionata
  • Specialized
8.6

Played or sung with strong feeling, especially in music

is the feminine or different form used in musical notation
espressivo
vsappassionata
  • Specialized
8.4

To play with feeling to show the music's emotion

is stronger in passion and intensity than that expressive nuance
agitato
vsappassionata
  • Specialized
8.8

In music, played in a nervous, excited way

focuses on deep passion and emotion rather than nervous agitation

How Passionate

fiery
64 3.5
appassionata
  • Specialized
9.1
passionate
329 2.8
expressive
41 3.4
subdued
11 5.5

Surface Forms

appassionata positive

Etymology

Appassionata comes from the Italian appassionare, from passione, which means 'passion' or 'strong feeling'. Like English passion and passionate, it asks musicians to play or sing with deep, intense emotion.