largo
/ˈlɑrɡoʊ/
noun
- A musical piece or movement played at a very slow, broad tempo.
- The orchestra played a famous largo from Handel's opera.
- The pianist closed the recital with a solemn largo.
- She loves to listen to the largo of Dvořák's New World Symphony.
adverb
- In a very slow and broad manner, used as a musical direction.
- They performed the slow movement largo, with deep emotion.
- The conductor signaled the musicians to play largo.
- The piece begins largo, then gradually speeds up.
adjective
- Describing a musical passage or tempo that is very slow and broad.
- He prefers largo tempos for meditative music.
- The composer marked the introduction as largo, creating a majestic opening.
- The largo section of the symphony is the most famous part.