subito
- adverb
- /suˈbiːtoʊ/
- Specialized
- In the score, the composer wrote subito forte to surprise the audience with a sudden loud passage.
Examples
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The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play subito piano, creating a dramatic effect.
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The violinist executed the subito change in tempo perfectly, catching everyone's attention.
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Play subito!
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The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play subito.
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The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play subito piano, creating a dramatic effect.
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In the score, the composer wrote subito forte to surprise the audience with a sudden loud passage.
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During the performance, the musicians responded to the cue to shift subito into a softer tone.
Synonyms
Said when something happens suddenly, as if by magic
Antonyms
How Suddenly
Surface Forms
Etymology
In music, subito comes from the Latin subitus meaning 'sudden', so it tells players to make a quick, sharp change. That's why markings like subito piano or subito forte mean 'suddenly soft' or 'suddenly loud'.