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adagio
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a·da·gio  (-däj, -j-, -zh, -zh-)
adv. & adj. Music
In a slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than andante but faster than larghetto. Used chiefly as a direction.
n. pl. a·da·gios
1. Music A slow passage, movement, or work, especially one using adagio as the direction.
2. 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.

[Italian : ad-, at (from Latin; see ad-) + agio, ease (from Old Provençal aize; see ease).]

adagio [ad-dahj-yo] Music
Adverb
slowly
Noun
pl -gios
a movement or piece to be performed slowly [Italian]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.adagio - (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully); "they played the adagio too quickly"
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements"
musical passage, passage - a short section of a musical composition
2.adagio - a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers
dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
pas de deux, duet - (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
Adj.1.adagio - (of tempo) leisurely
slow - at a slow tempo; "the band played a slow waltz"
Adv.1.adagio - slowly; "here you must play adagio"
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

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He talks about linking the breath to the movements, sings combinations to emphasize the quality of movement he wants, and lengthens his words when demonstrating adagios.
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Her adagios are lengthy and strengthening, so now I feel confident in adagio.
 
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