Misterioso
Mysterious
Misterioso is an Italian adjective which means mysterious. It is often used to indicate that the music should be conveyed with a feeling of mystery.
Example of Misterioso
Esa-Pekka Salonen | Mahler's Third Symphony | IV. Sehr langsam—Misterioso (Philharmonia Orchestra)
Common Musical Terms for Moods
| Musical Terms | Meaning |
| Affettuoso | Affection, tenderness |
| Agitato | Aitated, hurried, restless |
| Animato | Animated, lively, full of energy |
| Appassionato | Passionate |
| Brillante | Brilliant |
| Brioso | Lively, spirited |
| Bruscamente | Decisive, brusquely |
| Buffo | Comic, humorous |
| Cantabile | Singing, flowing, smooth and gentle |
| Celere | Fast, quick, rapid |
| Colossale | Colossal, extremely large |
| Comodo | Comfortable, convenient |
| Con amore | Lovingly, tenderly |
| Con brio | Enthusiastically, full of vitality |
| Con forza | Strong, forceful |
| Con fuoco | Passionately, fierily |
| Con grazia | Graceful, elegant |
| Con moto | Bisk, lively |
| Con spirito | Spirited, vivacious |
| Dolce | Sweetly, softly |
| Doloroso | Sorrowful, painful |
| Drammatico | Dramatic |
| Energico | Energetic |
| Espressivo | Expressive |
| Feroce | Ferocious, fierce |
| Festoso | Festive, joyful |
| Furioso | Furious, violent |
| Giocoso | Joyful, playful |
| Grandioso | Grandly, majestically |
| Grazioso | Graceful |
| Lacrimoso | Sad, tearful |
| Leggiero | Light, delicate |
| Maestoso | Majestic, stately |
| Marcato | Emphasized, accentuated |
| Misterioso | Mysterious |
| Pesante | Ponderous |
| Risoluto | Resolute, determined |
| Scherzando | Playful, sportive |
| Semplicemente | Simple, unadorned |
| Slancio | Enthusiastic |
| Solitario | Solitary, lonely |
| Sonore | Resonant, echoing, resounding |
| Sostenuto | Sustained, steady |
| Sotto voce | Soft voice |
| Tranquillo | Quiet, calm |
| Volante | Flying, light, quick |
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