Adagio definition
(music) A slow passage, movement, or work, especially one using adagio as the direction.
noun
(in a) Slow and leisurely (manner)
adjective
Adagio means to go at an easy pace specifically in performing music.
Playing a funeral dirge is an example of playing adagio.
adverb
The definition of adagio refers to something that is not fast.
A lethargic tempo is an example of an adagio tempo.
adjective
The definition of adagio is a relaxed speed of a musical work that is performed.
The pas de deux movement in a ballet is an example of an adagio.
noun
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(music) Describing a passage having this mark.
adjective
A slow ballet dance, esp. the main section of a pas de deux, requiring skillful partnering and balancing.
noun
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.
noun
A succession of slow, fluid movements performed as an exercise in ballet.
noun
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
noun
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(music) A passage having this mark.
noun
(music) Played rather slowly.
adverb
In a slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than andante but faster than larghetto. Used chiefly as a direction.
adjective
An adagio movement or passage.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
adagio
Plural:
adagios