lar·ghet·to (lär-g t  ) Music adv. & adj. In a slow tempo, usually slightly faster than largo but slower than adagio. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. lar·ghet·tos A larghetto passage or movement. [Italian, diminutive of largo, largo; see largo.] |
larghetto [lɑːˈgɛtəʊ] Music
adj & adv
(Music / Classical Music) to be performed moderately slowly
n pl -tos
(Music / Classical Music) a piece or passage to be performed in this way
[Italian: diminutive of largo]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | larghetto - (music) a composition or passage played in a slow tempo slightly faster than largo but slower than adagio 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" |
| Adj. | 1. | larghetto - (of tempo) less slow and broad than largo slow - at a slow tempo; "the band played a slow waltz" |
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