1. Components, features, or techniques used to convey emotion, meaning, or artistic intention in communication, art, music, or performance
The painter used bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes as expressive elements to convey passion.
O pintor usou cores vibrantes e pinceladas dinâmicas como elementos expressivos para transmitir paixão.
2. In music, the variations in dynamics, tempo, and articulation that give emotional depth to a performance
The conductor emphasized the expressive elements of the symphony to bring out its emotional power.
O maestro enfatizou os elementos expressivos da sinfonia para destacar seu poder emocional.
3. In linguistics and communication, features such as tone, gesture, and facial expression that convey attitude or feeling
Expressive elements in speech include intonation, pauses, and emphasis.
Os elementos expressivos na fala incluem entonação, pausas e ênfase.