Musical expression

/mjˈuːzɪkəl ɛkspɹˈɛʃən/

Musical expression

the use of dynamics, phrasing, tempo, articulation, and other interpretive elements by a performer to convey the emotional or artistic intent of a piece of music, adding depth, feeling, and individuality to the performance

Examples

1. Then we're asked to repeat those notes and are told that it's musical expression.