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maestoso


Pronunciation: /mīˈstōsō, ˌmīe-, -ˈstōzō/
Music
adverb & adjective
(Especially as a direction) in a majestic manner.
noun (plural maestosos)
A movement or passage marked to be performed in a majestic manner.

Origin
Italian, 'majestic', based on Latin majestas 'majesty'.

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Is it even possible to play "Jingle Bells" maestoso?

That was the challenge for the student maestros. They strived and struggled as their instruments they juggled. The sound was rich, though not always on pitch.


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