furioso Definition
- 1(in music) very fast and with great energy
- 2(in music) a passage or piece to be played furiously
Using furioso: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "furioso" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The pianist played the furioso section with incredible speed and precision.
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The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage furioso.
Example
The audience was amazed by the furioso finale of the symphony.
furioso Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with furioso
con furia
with fury; used as a musical direction to indicate a fast and furious tempo
Example
The violin solo in the third movement is marked con furia.
very fast and with great energy; used as a musical direction to indicate a frenzied tempo
Example
The final movement of the sonata is marked presto furioso.
extremely fast and with great energy; used as a musical direction to indicate an even more frenzied tempo than furioso
Example
The coda of the piece is marked furioso assai.
Origins of furioso
from Italian 'furioso', meaning 'furious'
Summary: furioso in Brief
'Furioso' [fyoo r-ee-oh-soh, foo r-; Italian foor-yaw-zaw] is an adjective used in music to describe a very fast and energetic tempo, often with frenzied or intense qualities. It can also refer to a specific passage or piece to be played furiously. Common phrases include 'con furia,' 'presto furioso,' and 'furioso assai.' Synonyms for 'furioso' include 'frantic' and 'frenzied,' while antonyms include 'calm' and 'relaxed.'
