gioioso

lively, humorous : lively, humorous. used chiefly as a direction in music.

adjective. /dʒo'joso/ joyful , happy.

[Abbreviation] Abbreviation used in piano music indicating that a specific passage is to be played by the left hand. M.g. are the initials for the French words main gauche (main means hand and gauche means left).

sad and pensive me·​sto. ˈme(ˌ)stō : sad and pensive. used as a direction in music.

In music, allegro giocoso refers to a tempo that is fast and playful. The allegro tempo is a quick one, usually about 120-156 beats per minute (bpm) and is bright and cheerful. Music played 'giocoso' is meant to be playful, merry, and sometimes even humorous.

: graceful, smooth, or elegant in style. used as a direction in music.

in a happy, or merry manner [Italian, merry] A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition in a happy, or merry manner.

Examples of GIO in a sentence If after submitting an appeal and contacting the insurer's ombudsman you are still unable to resolve your concerns you may contact the General Insurance OmbudService (GIO).

main droite (M.D.) – right hand. main gauche (M.G.) – left hand.

main droite ( Fr. ) [played with the] right hand (abbreviation: MD or m.d.) main gauche ( Fr. ) [played with the] left hand (abbreviation: MG or m.g.)

Marziale – in a march style, usually in simple, strongly marked rhythm and regular phrases. Mesto – sad, mournful. Misterioso - mystical, in a shady manner. Morendo – dying.

mesto is a borrowing from Italian.