Example: The pianist played the sonata expressively, capturing every emotion.
Definition
"Expressively" is an adverb describing the manner of performing music in a way that clearly conveys emotion and feeling, allowing the listener to experience the intended mood or message of the piece.
The word "expressively" comes from the adjective "expressive," which derives from the Latin verb 'exprimere,' meaning 'to press out' or 'to convey.' Did you know? The idea behind "expressively" is about 'pressing out' emotions or thoughts through artistic performance.
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"Expressively" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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