Larghetto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Larghetto is an adjective meaning (music) Slower than adagio but not as slow as largo; nearly andantino.
Meaning
(music) Slower than adagio but not as slow as largo; nearly andantino.
More Meanings
- The larghetto tempo.
- A composition or movement to be played larghetto.
Example Sentences
Which tempo do you want, largo or larghetto?
Play larghetto here, even though it’s marked largo.
The larghetto from this suite is one of the composer’s most evocative works.
Word Forms
- larghettos
Synonyms for larghetto
Depending on context, synonyms include slow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slow, andante, adagio, addolorato, stretto, larghissimo.
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