pensiero
- The Italian word for 'thought' or 'idea', used to describe a mental process or concept. nounThe artist's pensiero was evident in every stroke of the brush.She shared her pensiero on the matter during the meeting.
- In music, a short instrumental piece or a musical thought, often used in classical compositions. nounThe pianist played a beautiful pensiero that captivated the audience.The composer included a pensiero in the middle of the symphony.