Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mosso
Adverb
/ˈmɒs.oʊ/
Definition
In music, ‘mosso’ indicates a measure of tempo or movement, suggesting a faster pace.
Examples
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the piece mosso for a more lively interpretation.
- In the second movement, the composer marked the section with mosso to create excitement.
Meaning
The term is often used in musical scores to instruct performers to increase the speed of the passage.
Synonyms
- Faster
- Quicker
- Accelerated
