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larghetto

larghetto

9.9
A slow, calm part of music played a little faster than very slow
  • noun
  • /lɑrˈɡɛtoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The symphony's larghetto section was beautifully performed.

Examples

  • The second movement of the symphony is marked larghetto, giving it a gentle and relaxed feel.

  • She practiced the larghetto passage repeatedly to capture the subtle changes in tempo.

  • The conductor asked the orchestra to start the piece at larghetto speed, not too slow but unhurried.

  • Can you play the larghetto from that concerto?

  • The symphony features a beautiful larghetto that gives the audience a chance to appreciate the emotive melodies.

  • During the concert, the orchestra played a larghetto that evoked a sense of calm and reflection among the listeners.

  • The composer indicated a larghetto section in the score, which added a gentle, flowing quality to the overall piece.

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
andante
  • Specialized
8.6
adagio
  • Specialized
7.9
larghetto
  • Specialized
9.9
largo
  • Specialized
8.4
larghissimo
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

larghetto singular
larghettos plural

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.