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Meaning of adagio

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

adagio

noun

Definitions

  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.

  2. A passage having this mark.

  3. A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Describing a passage having this mark.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Played rather slowly.