andante

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English

Definitions

noun

A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.
A passage having this mark.

adjective

Describing a passage having this mark.

adverb

Played at a moderately slow tempo.

Related words

Synonyms

slow cantabile allegro moto adagio adagietto lento allegro ma non troppo andantino addolorato accompagnato slow march slow motion sotto voce concertato manner adverb

Associated

sostenuto molto maestoso moderato allegretto larghetto assai mosso vivace

Rhymes

comandante ristorante picante allante conte dante mericantante quarante squillante volante

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