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Webster 1913 Edition


Maestoso


Maˊes-to′so

,
Adj.
&
adv.
[It.]
(Mus.)
Majestic or majestically; – a direction to perform a passage or piece of music in a dignified manner.

Webster 1828 Edition


Maestoso

MAESTO'SO

, an Italian word signifying majestic, a direction in music to play the part with grandeur and strength.

Definition 2024


maestoso

maestoso

English

Adverb

maestoso (comparative more maestoso, superlative most maestoso)

  1. (music) majestically

Italian

Etymology

Derived from maestà (majesty), from Latin maiestas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maeˈstozo/

Adjective

maestoso m (feminine singular maestosa, masculine plural maestosi, feminine plural maestose)

  1. majestic
  2. (music) A direction to perform a passage or piece of music in a dignified manner.