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    adagio
    /əˈdɑː(d)ʒɪəʊ/

    adverb

    • 1. (especially as a direction) in slow time: "the music is played adagio with very slight dynamic change"

    adjective

    • 1. performed in slow time: "the beautiful adagio ending of the piece was just too loud"

    noun

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

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › adagioAdagio Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Adagio is an Italian word that means "at ease" or "slowly". It can be used as an adverb, adjective, or noun in music, dance, or other contexts. Learn more about its etymology, usage, and examples.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADAGIO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Adagio is a musical term that means a piece of music that should be played slowly. Learn how to use it in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › adagioADAGIO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a sequence of well-controlled, graceful movements performed as a display of skill. a duet by a man and a woman or mixed trio emphasizing difficult technical feats. (especially in ballet) a love-duet sequence in a pas de deux. adagio. / əˈdɑːdʒɪˌəʊ; aˈdadʒo /.

  5. hellomusictheory.com › learn › adagioWhat Does Adagio Mean In Music? Definition & Examples

    23 Feb 2024 · Adagio is a musical term that means "slowly" or "at ease." Learn how fast adagio is, its historical and etymological context, and some famous examples of adagio music.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryADAGIO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Adagio is a musical term that means a slow tempo or a piece of music played slowly. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › adagioAdagio - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    In music, the term adagio means played slowly. If a symphony has an adagio movement, it's a section that's played at a slow tempo. Adagio can be an instruction on a piece of sheet music, directing the musician to play slowly, or it can be a description of a musical interlude.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › adagioAdagio - definition of adagio by The Free Dictionary

    Adagio is a musical term meaning slow and graceful tempo, often used as a direction. It can also refer to a slow section of a ballet or a musical composition. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and translations.