Espressivo

Expressive

"Espressivo" is an Italian term that translates to "expressive" in English, conveying the meanings of "emotion" or "feeling".

In music, "espressivo" is an instruction used to guide performers to play with an expressive quality, evoking a sense of emotional depth and sensitivity.

In other words, when interpreting "espressivo", performers should aim to convey the emotional content of the music with a rich and nuanced expression, allowing the audience to experience a musical performance that resonates with feeling and sentiment, highlighting the expressive aspects of the piece being played.

Example of Espressivo

Debussy Piano Trio : Andante espressivo