A primera vista
Example: La melodia em va captivar a primera vista durant el concert.
Definition
"A primera vista" refers to the immediate, initial impression or perception of something, especially in the context of music. It describes how a melody or musical piece captivates or catches attention at first hearing or glance.
Etymology
The phrase "a primera vista" comes from Catalan, meaning 'at first sight' or 'at first glance.' It combines 'a' (at), 'primera' (first), and 'vista' (sight). Originally used for visual impressions, it has been adopted metaphorically in music to describe an instant impression.
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