adagio
8.2
Played slowly and in a relaxed way
- adjective
- /əˈdɑːdʒioʊ/
- Specialized
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adagio
- In the score, the transition from allegro to adagio is clearly marked.
Examples
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The conductor instructed the orchestra to slow down to adagio for the final movement.
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The piece should be performed adagio to highlight its gentle character.
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The orchestra played the piece adagio.
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Can you perform this section adagio?
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The conductor instructed the orchestra to slow down to adagio for the final movement.
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In the score, the transition from allegro to adagio is clearly marked.
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The piece should be performed adagio to highlight its gentle character.
Synonyms
8.1
Played or sung slowly
is slower and has a relaxed leisurely character
9.9
Played or sung at a very slow speed in music
is less extreme in slowness and more leisurely in feeling
9.9
An extremely slow musical tempo that sounds wide and still
is slower but focuses on relaxed gentle leisure rather than breadth
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
adagio positive
Etymology
Adagio comes from the Italian phrase ad agio, which means 'at ease' or 'in comfort'. So, to play adagio is to play slowly and comfortably.