soave

[ swah-vey; Italian saw-ah-ve ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Soave

/ ˈswɑːveɪ /

Origin of soave¹

1940–45; < Italian < Latin suāvis sweet

Origin of soave¹

C20: named after a town near Verona where it is produced

Another white wine, also very good, is made at Soave, called Vino Santo.

Rosini's term "soave" just expresses this picture, so fused and soft, rich yet transparent in the colouring.

In the second act we have Elvira's mad scene, "Qui la voce sua soave" (It was here in sweetest accents).

"O soave fanciulla" (Thou beauteous maiden), he exclaims, as he takes her to his arms.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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