moderato
7.6
In music at a speed that is not too fast or slow
- adjective
- /ˌmɒdəˈrɑːtoʊ/
- Specialized
:
moderato
- He asked the orchestra to maintain a moderato pace throughout the piece.
Examples
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The third movement should be played moderato as indicated in the score.
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Don't rush; keep it moderato!
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The pianist shifted from allegro to moderato for a calmer mood.
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Play it moderato.
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The third movement should be played moderato as indicated in the score.
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He asked the orchestra to maintain a moderato pace throughout the piece.
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The pianist shifted from allegro to moderato for a calmer mood.
Synonyms
midtempo
vsmoderato
3.7
A song that is played at a medium speed, not fast or slow
is a musical direction to play at that medium tempo
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
moderato positive
Etymology
Moderato comes from Italian and an older Latin root moder- meaning 'measure' or 'keep within limits', the same root as English moderate. So in music moderato tells players to use a 'moderate' speed, not too fast and not too slow.