Adagio Definition

ə-däjō, -jē-ō, -zhō, -zhē-ō
adagios
adjective
In a slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than andante but faster than larghetto. Used chiefly as a direction.
American Heritage
(in a) Slow and leisurely (manner)
Webster's New World
(music) Describing a passage having this mark.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
A slow passage, movement, or work, especially one using adagio as the direction.
American Heritage
An adagio movement or passage.
Webster's New World
A section of a pas de deux in which the ballerina and her partner perform steps requiring lyricism and great skill in lifting, balancing, and turning.
American Heritage
A slow ballet dance, esp. the main section of a pas de deux, requiring skillful partnering and balancing.
Webster's New World
A succession of slow, fluid movements performed as an exercise in ballet.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adverb
(music) Played rather slowly.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:

Other Word Forms of Adagio

Noun

Singular:
adagio
Plural:
adagios

Origin of Adagio

  • Italian ad- at (from Latin ad–) agio ease (from Old Provençal aize) (Old French aise ease)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from Italian adagio.

    From Wiktionary

Adagio Sentence Examples

  • The true Adagio of the slow movement was testing for woodwind ensemble.

  • He appealed to musicians worldwide to play the adagio for world peace, and so this my contribution.

  • Adagiocarries all kinds of teas including a number of uniquely flavored teas.

  • Adagio Fine Silk Lingerie has a great loungewear set available that includes a loose-fitting cami and matching tap pants.

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