Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pesante
adjective
/peˈzɑːnteɪ/
Definition
A term used in music to indicate a slow and heavy style.
Examples
- • The conductor asked the orchestra to play the final movement pesante to convey the gravity of the composition.
- • In the piano sonata, the pesante marking created a profound sense of drama and intensity.
Meaning
Pesante is an Italian word meaning ‘heavy’ or ‘ponderous.’ In a musical context, it instructs the performer to play in a weighty and deliberate manner, often enhancing the emotional impact of the piece.
Synonyms
- • heavy
- • weighty
- • ponderous
- • solemn
