literally ΓÇ£pushed; urgedΓÇ¥. An Italian style voice, usually describing certain tenors and sopranos. It varies from the lyrical voice by nature of added power and a less fluid tone, the Italian sound perhaps growing towards the dramatic German. No sound should ever be ΓÇ£forcedΓÇ¥, but the spinto gives the impression of force. See also lirico-spinto.
