English Explanatory Dictionary

adagio

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
adv
  1. Played rather slowly.
adj
  1. Describing a passage having this mark.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/əˈdɑːd͡ʒiəʊ/ /əˈdæd͡ʒiəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-adagio.wav

Word forms

adagio adagios

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian adagio.

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