Misterioso means ''mysterious'' in the
Italian language
Italian (''italiano'' or ) is a Romance language of the Indo-European language family that evolved from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire. Together with Sardinian, Italian is the least divergent language from Latin. Spoken by about ...
, and in the context of written music, is an instruction to the performer to play the music in a mysterious
mood. It may also refer to:
* "
Misterioso", a composition by jazz pianist
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Sphere Monk (, October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including " 'Round Midnight", ...
and the title for two of his albums
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''Misterioso'' (Thelonious Monk album), 1958
** ''
Misterioso (Recorded on Tour)
''Misterioso (Recorded on Tour)'' is a live album by Thelonious Monk, released for Columbia Records. It was recorded at various locations on tour.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Thelonious Monk; except where indicated Side A
#" Well, You ...
'', 1965
** ''Misterioso'', a 1991 TV film with
Suzan Sylvester and
Jack Shepherd, in which the eponymous Monk piece features prominently; aired as part of ''The Play on One'' series on BBC One.
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''Misterioso'' (Paul Motian album), 1987
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Misterioso (wrestler)
Roberto Castillo (born May 26, 1966) is an American professional wrestler currently working on the independent circuit in Mexico and Southern California under the ring name Misterioso. Together with Volador, Misterioso formed one of the most popu ...
(born 1966), Mexican-American professional wrestler
*
Misterioso, Jr., Mexican masked professional wrestler
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''Misterioso'' (novel), by Arne Dahl
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''Misterioso'' (film), a TV film based on the novel
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