andantino
/ˌændænˈtiːnoʊ/
noun
- A piece of music played at a moderately slow tempo, slightly faster than andante.
- The pianist performed a beautiful andantino by Mozart.
- The composer marked the second movement as andantino.
- She practiced the andantino until she could play it smoothly.
adverb
- In a moderately slow tempo, slightly faster than andante.
- The orchestra played the piece andantino, creating a gentle mood.
- The conductor instructed the musicians to play andantino rather than too slowly.
- They rehearsed the section andantino to capture the right feeling.
adjective
- Describing a musical passage or piece that is moderately slow in tempo.
- The andantino melody was calm and flowing.
- The andantino section of the sonata is the most famous part.
- He prefers andantino pieces for relaxing practice sessions.