Sentence examples for spirited playing from inspiring English sources

Billy Bang, a violinist whose gritty, expressive and spirited playing earned admiration in contemporary jazz circles, died on Monday at his home in Harlem.

Mr. Labadie brought to the latter work intriguing if not particularly radical ideas about phrasing, and he coaxed some spirited playing out of the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra.

Mr. Finckel, who is also the society's co-artistic director, was the consummate good host, drawing in his guests with smiles and spirited playing.

In each instance there were flashes of spirited playing, but not enough chemistry or conviction.

But there were also appealing moments in the enthusiastic performance, like the spirited playing in the sunny Allegro giocoso.

If the musicians were demoralised by the substantial pay cuts they sustained during the negotiations, their spirited playing didn't reflect it.

Produced and directed by the filmmaker Susan Koch and presented by ESPN, "Kicking It" is long on soulful commentary and spirited game play, but short on surprise and relevance beyond its basic social service function.

Spirited play from the Danes.

The Patriots are resourceful and appear complete, their good fortune created by disciplined and spirited play.

The Titans' better health is only one reason for their spirited play.

Right now I think your description pretty much nails it on the head: Speed, size, spirited play, physical, bruising.