Sostenuto (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. sustained or prolonged in the time value of the tones.
noun, plural sos·te·nu·tos, Italian sos·te·nu·ti [saws-te-noo-tee]. /ˌsɔs tɛˈnu ti/.
  1. a movement or passage played in this manner.
adjective, adverb
  1. (preceded by a tempo marking) to be performed in a smooth sustained manner
Sostenuto (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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