largando
/lɑrˈɡɑndoʊ/
adverb
- In music, a direction to play gradually slower and with more breadth or dignity.
- The conductor marked the final section largando to create a majestic ending.
- The pianist played the passage largando, letting the chords resonate fully.
- As the piece moved into the coda, the tempo became largando, drawing out each note.
adjective
- Describing a musical passage that is played gradually slower and more broadly.
- She practiced the largando part carefully to maintain control at the slower tempo.
- The largando section required the orchestra to stretch the rhythm.
- The composer wrote 'largando' above the staff to indicate the change in style.