soh-teh-nehn-doh

Definitions

1. verb

to sustain or support, especially in a musical context (to sustain a note or a pitch)

“The violinist was sostenendo the high note for a dramatic effect.”

2. noun

a musical notation indicating that a note should be sustained

“The sheet music included a sostenendo mark above the note, indicating that it should be held for a longer duration.”

3. adverb

in a sustained or prolonged manner

“The singer was sostenendo the final note, filling the audience with emotion.”