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lento

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len·to  (lnt) Music
adv. & adj.
In a slow tempo. Used chiefly as a direction.
n. pl. len·tos
A lento passage or movement.

[Italian, from Latin lentus, slow.]

lento [ˈlɛntəʊ] Music
adj & adv
(Music / Classical Music) to be performed slowly
n pl -tos
(Music / Classical Music) a movement or passage performed in this way
[Italian, from Latin lentus slow]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lento - (of tempo) slow
slow - at a slow tempo; "the band played a slow waltz"
Adv.1.lento - in music; "Play this lento, please"


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