What does giocoso mean in music?

giocoso means "playful, merry".

What type of musical term is giocoso?

giocoso is a expression & other terms term — see the Theory Practice glossary for the rest of the expression & other terms word list.

What grade is giocoso tested in?

giocoso first appears at Grade 5 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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giocoso — meaning in music

giocoso is a musical term meaning playful, merry. It is a expression & other terms marking, first tested at Grade 5 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

playful, merry

Expression & other termsFirst tested: Grade 5

Translations

French	ludique, joyeux
German	verspielt, fröhlich
Italian	giocoso, allegro
Spanish	juguetón, alegre
Chinese	顽皮的，快乐的

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All expression & other terms terms

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