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With spirit, vigorously — implies both energy and brilliance.
Con brio is the most common tempo modifier in Beethoven. It adds dash and spirit to any tempo marking. Allegro con brio should feel like the music is barely contained — bursting with energy.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, first movement (Allegro con brio) — the "con brio" adds urgency to an already fast tempo.
Con brio is one of 228 terms in the Gradus musical dictionary, where every definition is written around how composers actually use the word.
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