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larghetto

larghetto

9.9
At a slow, calm musical speed a little faster than very slow
  • adjective
  • /lɑrˈɡɛtoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The symphony's second movement is marked larghetto, giving it a calm and expansive character.

Examples

  • The conductor asked the orchestra to play the passage larghetto for a gentler mood.

  • Her piano piece opens with a larghetto section before moving into a faster tempo.

  • The symphony's second movement is marked larghetto.

  • She played the piece in a larghetto style.

  • The symphony's second movement is marked larghetto, which creates a beautifully relaxed atmosphere.

  • During the concert, the conductor emphasized the larghetto tempo to enhance the emotional depth of the piece.

  • The piece transitions smoothly into a larghetto, allowing the musicians to express the gentle nuances of the melody.

Antonyms

allegro
  • Specialized
1 8.1

At a quick, lively speed in music

presto
  • Specialized
7.3

At a very fast speed in music

How Fast

presto
  • Specialized
7.3
allegro
  • Specialized
3 8.0
moderato
  • Specialized
7.6
andante
  • Specialized
8.6
larghetto
  • Specialized
9.9
largo
  • Specialized
8.4
larghissimo
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

larghetto positive

Etymology

Larghetto comes from the Italian word largo meaning 'broad' or 'slow' and the small ending -etto meaning 'little'. So it is like a 'small largo', a tempo a bit faster than a full largo but still broad and calm.