Word: downsweep
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...molding movement of the hands-as though shaping an invisible clay vase-brought an exquisite rubato. In the final movement, the Danse Bohémienne, the slashing right arm drove the orchestra on furiously. Rising from his chair, he brought the work to a close with one passionate downsweep. Before the musicians disbanded for their tea break, Stokowski decided to dissolve the tension. "This is really a piece for brigands," he said. "You . . . and you . . . and you, look like real bad men to me. Bet you always go through the customs and say, 'Nothing to declare.' " That brought...
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