Definitions

1. adjective

full of or characterized by jest or sport; jesting, sportive, playful

“The giocoso opening of the Mozart piano concerto set the tone for the rest of the performance.”

2. noun

a giocoso is a lively and playful movement in music, particularly in the classical music tradition

“The conductor explained that the giocoso section of the symphony was meant to evoke a sense of joy and abandon.”