Meaning & use
sempre
Last updated
In music, a direction meaning 'throughout' or 'always,' indicating a performance instruction should continue without change.
See it in a sentence
The score is marked 'sempre legato,' meaning the notes should stay smoothly connected throughout.
The conductor reminded the strings to play sempre piano during the final movement.
A note on using this word
One of many Italian terms retained in English musical notation, alongside words like 'forte' and 'allegro.'
Words with a similar meaning
alwayscontinuously
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “sempre”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.