lentissimo
/lɛnˈtɪsɪmoʊ/
adverb
- In music, a direction meaning very slowly; slower than lento.
- The final movement is marked lentissimo, so the orchestra played it at a very slow tempo.
- The conductor asked the strings to play lentissimo for the mournful passage.
- She practiced the lentissimo section carefully to keep the rhythm steady.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing a musical passage or piece that is to be performed very slowly.
- He prefers lentissimo pieces because they allow for deep expression.
- The composer wrote a lentissimo section to create a sense of stillness.
- The lentissimo adagio was the most emotional part of the symphony.