Accarezzevole

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AccarezzevoleItalian: [akkaretˈtseːvole] (Italian: "Caressingly") is a music term that is marked on sheet music to indicate that a piece is to be played in an expressive and caressing manner. [1] Alexander Scriabin was one of the first composers to use this term in his music. [2]

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References

  1. Elson, Louis (1909). Elson's Pocket Music Dictionary. New York City: Oliver Ditson and Company.
  2. Attwood, Koji. "Scriabin, Extensive Biography". The Piano Society. Archived from the original on 2008-11-13. Retrieved 28 January 2009.