Pronunciation: [dˌɒlɔːɹˈə͡ʊsə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Doloroso is a musical term used to describe a piece of music that is played or sung in a sorrowful or mournful manner. The word is derived from the Latin word "dolor" meaning pain or sorrow. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as [dɔləˈrosoʊ], with emphasis on the second syllable "ro". The "d" is pronounced like "doh" in the word "dough", while the "o" in the first syllable sounds like the "o" in "oh".
Doloroso is an Italian musical term that is used in sheet music notation to indicate the expressive style or the emotional character of a piece. The term is derived from the Italian word "dolore," which means "pain" or "sorrow."
In music, doloroso serves as a directive for the performer to play or sing the indicated passage with a profound sense of sadness, mourning, or melancholy. It is typically used to convey a deep emotional intensity or to elicit a feeling of sorrow or anguish within the listener. The performance style associated with doloroso may involve long, sustained notes, slow and mournful melodies, and expressive phrasing that emphasizes the inherent pathos of the music.
Doloroso is commonly found in various genres of music, including classical, romantic, and contemporary compositions. It is often used in compositions with themes of tragedy, loss, or lament, such as funeral marches, requiems, or elegies. The marking can also be employed in other genres, such as film scores, to create a poignant or poignant atmosphere.
Overall, doloroso is a musical instruction that guides performers to evoke a profound sense of sorrow or grief through their interpretation of the music, ultimately engaging the listener's emotions and evoking a visceral response.
The word Doloroso is borrowed from Italian, where it means sorrowful or painful. It is derived from the Latin word dolor, which also means pain or grief. The Latin word dolor ultimately traces its origins back to the Proto-Indo-European root *delh-, meaning to slice or to cut. This root evolved into various words related to pain or suffering in several Indo-European languages, including the Latin dolor and its Italian descendant Doloroso.
