sostenido — meaning in English

English meaning

• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
• sustained adj Kept going continuously over a period of time, without dropping off.

Senses

sostenido is used for these senses in English:

• sharp (music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
• sustained Held continuously at a certain level.

sharp — full definition

1. adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
2. adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
3. adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
4. adj Harsh or critical in tone.
5. adj (music) Raised in pitch by a semitone, or higher in pitch than intended.

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