Adagio
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈdɑːd͡ʒiəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adagio is a noun meaning (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
Meaning
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
More Meanings
- (music) A passage having this mark.
- (dance) A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.
- (music) Played rather slowly.
- (music) Describing a passage having this mark.
Word Forms
- adagios
Synonyms for adagio
Depending on context, synonyms include slow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slow, allegro, slowly, adagietto, andante, lento.
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