adagio
- adverb
- /əˈdɑːdʒioʊ/
- Specialized
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adagio
- The second movement should be played adagio for a more expressive sound.
Examples
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She performed her solo adagio, creating a calm and reflective mood.
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In the score, the composer marked the passage as adagio.
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Play it adagio!
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The orchestra played the piece adagio.
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The conductor instructed the musicians to play the piece adagio to convey the deep emotions.
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During the rehearsal, she interpreted the melody adagio, allowing the notes to linger beautifully.
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In the final movement, the strings should be played adagio to create a serene atmosphere.
Synonyms
Played or sung slowly
A musical movement played slightly faster than adagio and slower than andante
Played or sung at a very slow speed in music
Very slow and broad in style
An extremely slow musical tempo that sounds wide and still
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adagio comes from the Italian phrase ad agio, which means 'at ease'. So when a score says adagio, it tells musicians to play slowly and with calm control.