What type of musical term is lacrimoso?

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

What grade is lacrimoso tested in?

lacrimoso 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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lacrimoso — meaning in music

lacrimoso is a musical term meaning tearfully. 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

tearfully

Expression & other termsFirst tested: Grade 5

Translations

French	en larmes
German	unter Tränen
Italian	in lacrime
Spanish	entre lágrimas
Chinese	含泪地

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All expression & other terms terms

8va ad libitum agitato animato assai ben cantabile con anima con brio con fuoco con moto dolce espressivo giocoso grazioso l.h.lacrimoso lamentoso leggiero loco maestoso meno molto nobilmente patetico pesante più poco poco a poco r.h.religioso risoluto rubato scherzando semplice sempre senza simile solenne subito tranquillo trionfale