con brio
Lively musical direction
Con brio is a musical direction meaning with vigor or spirit, instructing performers to play with energy and liveliness.
The Italian phrase appears in tempo markings like allegro con brio.
Outside music, it describes anything done with enthusiasm or verve: She delivered the speech con brio.
Animated spirit or energy
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- verveSpirited enthusiasm
- elanVigorous, stylish enthusiasm
vim · zest · gusto · exuberance · effervescence · buoyancy · sparkle · sprightliness
vivacity
Animated spirit or energy
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- verveSpirited enthusiasm
elan · vim · zest · gusto · exuberance · effervescence · buoyancy · sparkle · sprightliness · pep
tempo
Rate of musical performance
- allegroBrisk tempo marking
- vivaceLively musical tempo
- fortissimoVery loud, musically
animato · appassionato · marcato · brillante · presto · maestoso · bravura · virtuosic · flourish · crescendo
ardor
Intense emotional warmth
heart · soul · spirit · emotion · devotion · zeal · vehemence · fervency · earnestness · warmth