Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The quality of being expressive.
- noun Genetics The degree to which an expressed gene produces its effects in an organism.
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- noun uncountable The quality of being
expressive . - noun genetics The degree to which a
gene affects or can affect anorganism .
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Examples
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This suggestion raises the specter of an ˜error theory™ of music's expressivity, that is, a theory that all claims of emotional expressivity in music are strictly false.
The Philosophy of Music Kania, Andrew 2007
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This range of moods, from exaltation to the slough of despond, is entirely appropriate for the 24 Preludes and Fugues — a kind of expressivity rarely matched by the Russian pianists who recorded excerpts from the work, from the overimposing monumentality of Sviatoslav Richter to the dignified, restrained lyricism of Emil Gilels.
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While the exhibition catalogue rhapsodizes about the "expressivity" of the paintings of scenes of battle, hunting and fishing, seeing these items is the visceral equivalent of learning that Greek and Roman statues and temples were originally painted in bright tones.
Afghan Antiquity 2007
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Whatever the reason, there is a wide gap between the expressivity of the puppets in "War Horse" and that of certain of their companion humans.
Manipulated Puppets, Manipulated Tears Terry Teachout 2011
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"She sang with uncommon richness, expressivity, and honesty... she captured both the dignity and despair of the character."
Susan Dormady Eisenberg: Soprano Patricia Racette Talks About Tosca as Washington National Opera Launches its Fall Season Susan Dormady Eisenberg 2011
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The "hearts" and "love" that dot his texts and titles have a generic Valentine-card feel to them, but the passions and pulsations that animate his choreography ring with power and expressivity.
Earthly Figures in the Clouds Robert Greskovic 2011
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Her warm and surprisingly sizable voice came bursting forth and she is no wall flower in the expressivity department.
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Its quartet of couples confronted and intrigued the audience by way of ballet's athleticism and expressivity.
With Little to Cheer Besides Balanchine Robert Greskovic 2012
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Affecting and cohesive, it is performed with powerful expressivity and é lan by Mr. J ä rvi and his musicians.
P Barbara Jepson 2010
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"She sang with uncommon richness, expressivity, and honesty... she captured both the dignity and despair of the character."
Susan Dormady Eisenberg: Soprano Patricia Racette Talks About Tosca as Washington National Opera Launches its Fall Season Susan Dormady Eisenberg 2011
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