con anima

adverb

: in a spirited manner
used as a direction in music

Examples of con anima in a Sentence

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With trombones and tuba anchoring the harmony, this allegro con anima lived in a histrionic-free zone. John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 15 Dec. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, with spirit

First Known Use

circa 1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of con anima was circa 1906

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“Con anima.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/con%20anima. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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