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religioso

religioso

9.0
Played in a solemn, devout style like church music
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈlɪdʒiˌoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : religioso
  • The conductor asked the orchestra to perform the passage religioso to capture its spiritual mood.

Examples

  • Please play that passage religioso for the solemn ceremony.

  • Her interpretation of the piece was deeply religioso, moving the audience to silence.

  • The choir sang the hymn in a religioso style, filling the hall with reverence.

  • The choir sang the hymn in a religioso style.

  • The conductor asked the orchestra to perform the passage religioso to capture its spiritual mood.

  • The choir sang the hymn in a religioso style, filling the hall with reverence.

  • Her interpretation of the piece was deeply religioso, moving the audience to silence.

Synonyms

religiously
vsreligioso
15 3.9

In a way that follows a belief in a god or gods

directs a solemn performance mood rather than a broad faith connection
liturgically
vsreligioso
1 7.9

Following the set words and actions of a religious service

directs a solemn performance mood rather than a style limited to ceremonies
devotionally
vsreligioso
7.4

In a way that shows deep religious feeling and quiet prayer

directs musical expression in performance not private spiritual practice

Antonyms

secular
143 4.7

Not connected with religion, about everyday and public life

lighthearted
17 3.7

Feeling cheerful and not worried about serious things

How Solemn

religioso
  • Specialized
9.0
reverent
10 6.1
solemn
  • Formal
92 4.7
grave
  • Formal
181 4.2

Surface Forms

religioso positive

Etymology

Religioso is an Italian musical direction that comes from the same root as religion and religious, so it asks musicians to give a solemn, devout mood. That's why a passage marked religioso should sound quiet, reverent, or spiritual.