lentissimo
- adjective
- /lɛnˈtɪsɪmoʊ/
- Specialized
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lentísimo
- The orchestra played the movement lentissimo, creating a deeply meditative atmosphere.
Examples
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Her interpretation of the nocturne was so lentissimo that every note seemed to linger in the air.
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The conductor indicated that the next section should be taken lentissimo for dramatic effect.
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Play it lentissimo.
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Don't rush; play lentissimo!
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The conductor indicated that the next section should be played lentissimo to emphasize the emotion of the piece.
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During the performance, the pianist executed the adagio section lentissimo, allowing the audience to fully absorb each delicate note.
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For the climax of the song, the singer held the final note lentissimo, creating a haunting and beautiful ending.
Synonyms
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At a low speed
An extremely slow musical tempo that sounds wide and still
Played or sung slowly
Slowly when you play music
Antonyms
How Slow
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lentissimo comes from Italian and means 'very slow' in music; it comes from lento, which in turn comes from Latin lentus meaning 'slow'. So, imagine notes stretched out and hanging in the air, because lentissimo tells musicians to play at the very slowest speed.