Maestoso
With majestic, stately bearing — often at a broad tempo
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Maestoso is both expression and tempo: play with majesty, stateliness and bearing, usually at a broad but unhurried speed. It often opens or crowns a symphony, concerto or ceremonial piece.
It is not "slow": maestoso can sit at a moderate tempo; what matters is weight and direction in every note. The usual mistake is to turn it into a very slow drag — majesty comes from a steady pulse and full tone, not from sacrificing speed.
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- maestoso 的表情与速度含义，参 The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, "Maestoso"；本文为原创表述
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