adagio
adagio
Definition
ada·gio (ə dä′jō, -z̸hō; -jē ō′, -z̸hē ō′)
adjective, adverb
(in a) slow and leisurely (manner): often used as a musical direction
Etymology: It ad agio, lit., at ease
noun pl. -·gios
- an adagio movement or passage
- a slow ballet dance, esp. the main section of a pas de deux, requiring skillful partnering and balancing
adagio
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
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