adagio

Ah-DAH-jio

[ Italian , at ease ]

Definition

1. A slow tempo marking between largo and andante. This term can be seen abbreviated as adag.adgºadgoadº, or ado.
 
2. A composition written in a slow tempo, frequently the second movement of sonatas, symphonies, etc.

 

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Last Updated: 2016-04-29 13:07:35