Agitano

Agitano is a term with limited attestation in English-language reference works and does not have a single, widely accepted definition. Its meaning, when used, depends on context and there is no standard usage recognized across major dictionaries.

It can appear as a proper noun in Italian contexts, potentially as a surname or place name. If so, etymological possibilities point to roots in the Italian verb agitare (to shake or stir) and the common surname suffix -ano, but documented origins are scarce and speculative.

In music, the related term agitato is the standard indication meaning "agitated" or "with agitation." Agitano is not used in formal musical notation and, when encountered, is usually a misspelling, typographical variant, or nonstandard transliteration. In other contexts, agitano may appear as a fictional or invented name, or a typographical artifact rather than a term with a fixed definition.

See also: agitato, agitation, Italian language, surnames.