Meaning & use
Maestoso
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In a majestic and dignified manner, used as a musical direction indicating a stately tempo.
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The conductor marked the final movement 'maestoso' to signal a grand, ceremonial pace.
The orchestra played the coronation march maestoso, filling the hall with solemn grandeur.
A note on using this word
Borrowed directly from Italian, where it means 'majestic'; commonly printed above staves in classical scores.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Majestic and dignified in style.
The symphony's maestoso opening set a regal tone.
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