Adagio Word Meaning

Etymology:

Italian, from ad agio ‘at ease’

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Definition:

(especially as a direction) in slow time

Short Definition:

in slow time

Examples:

• the music is played adagio with very slight dynamic change

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

performed in slow time

Short Definition:

performed in slow time

Examples:

• the beautiful adagio ending of the piece was just too loud

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a movement, passage, or composition marked to be performed adagio.

Short Definition:

movement, passage, or composition marked to be performed adagio