Largo 601 Words You Need to Know
/ˈlɑ:gəʊ/ (adj, adv & noun)
Definition
(in music) in a slow tempo, adagio, andante, slowly, slow – in a dignified style, in a solemn manner – a piece of music in largo
Example
Largo is an Italian tempo marking meaning ‘broadly’ or, in other words, ‘slowly’.
There are nuances in tempo markings – I mean the basic tempo markings, not emotionally directive add-ons. In music, largo and adagio both signify a slow pace, but they convey separate meanings to modern Italians.
Source: https://www.classical-music.com/
Antonyms
fast, arpeggio
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