Grandioso

Grand, majestic

"Grandioso" is an Italian adjective that translates to "grand" or "majestic" in English, conveying the meanings of "impressiveness" or "magnitude".

In music, "grandioso" is an expression marking used to instruct performers to play with a grand or majestic quality, evoking a sense of grandeur and magnificence.

In other words, when interpreting "grandioso", performers should aim to create a musical performance that conveys a sense of impressiveness and majesty, allowing the audience to experience a musical ambiance that reflects the grand and monumental nature of the piece being played.

Example of Grandioso

Elgar: Symphony 1 - 4 Lento: Allegro: Grandioso - Sir Colin Davis & Staatskapelle Dresden