Which term is described as 'With spirit; animated'?

Which term is described as 'With spirit; animated'?

• A. Animato
• B. Arpeggio
• C. Atonality
• D. Adagio

Answer: (A)

Animated, spirited expression is shown by the term animato. It directs you to play with energy and liveliness, giving the music a bright, buoyant character rather than a restrained or heavy feel. In contrast, arpeggio refers to playing a chord’s notes in succession rather than as a mood instruction. Atonality describes music without a clear key center, not how to express the music. Adagio indicates a slow, leisurely tempo, which is the opposite of spirited animation. So, animato is the marking that best matches “With spirit; animated.”

Animated, spirited expression is shown by the term animato. It directs you to play with energy and liveliness, giving the music a bright, buoyant character rather than a restrained or heavy feel. In contrast, arpeggio refers to playing a chord’s notes in succession rather than as a mood instruction. Atonality describes music without a clear key center, not how to express the music. Adagio indicates a slow, leisurely tempo, which is the opposite of spirited animation. So, animato is the marking that best matches “With spirit; animated.”