molto

adverb

: much, very
used in music directions

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin multum, from neuter of multus much

First Known Use

circa 1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of molto was circa 1786

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Cite this Entry

“Molto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molto. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

molto

adverb
mol·​to ˈmōl-tō How to pronounce molto (audio) ˈmȯl- How to pronounce molto (audio)
: much entry 2 sense 1, very
used in music directions
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