Meaning & use
subito
In music, suddenly or immediately, used as a direction for an abrupt change in tempo, volume, or style.
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The score marks 'subito piano' right after the loudest passage of the symphony.
The conductor signaled a subito shift from a slow tempo to a fast one.
A note on using this word
Subito is an Italian musical direction almost always paired with another term, such as 'subito forte' or 'subito piano,' rather than used alone.
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