Hobbies Playing Music "Animato" in Music Share PINTEREST Email Print Olja Merker / Getty Images Playing Music Playing Piano Tutorials Piano Chords Buying Advice Music Education Playing Guitar Home Recording By Brandy Kraemer Updated on 04/08/19 Definition of Animato The Italian musical term animato is an indication to play in an animated manner, to play with excitement and spirit, literally “animated.” Also Known As: en animant (Fr); animez (Fr) fröhlich (Ger) Pronunciation: anih-mah'-doe (U.S.), ah-nee-mah'-toe