adagio
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈdɑːdʒi.oʊ/
Definition
A tempo in music that is slow and graceful, or a piece of music performed at this speed.
Examples
The second movement of the concerto is a beautiful adagio that highlights the violinist's control.
She danced the adagio with such fluid, lingering movements that the audience held its breath.
Composers often choose an adagio to evoke a sense of melancholy or deep reflection.
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