1. A particularly important or crucial section of a text, musical composition, or literary work that is essential to understanding the whole
The critical passage in the novel reveals the protagonist's true motivation.
A passagem crítica do romance revela a verdadeira motivação do protagonista.
2. A transitional or difficult section in a musical piece that requires technical skill or careful interpretation
The pianist struggled with the critical passage in the third movement of the sonata.
A pianista teve dificuldade com a passagem crítica no terceiro movimento da sonata.
3. A key section or quotation from a source material that is vital to an argument or analysis
This critical passage from the historical document supports the researcher's thesis.
Esta passagem crítica do documento histórico apoia a tese do pesquisador.