moderato

/ˌmɑdəˈrɑtoʊ/
adverb
  1. In music, at a moderate tempo; not too fast and not too slow.
    • She practiced the sonata moderato to keep a steady pace.
    • The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the piece moderato.
    • The sheet music marked the movement as moderato.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Describing a musical passage or piece played at a moderate tempo.
    • He preferred moderato pieces for his piano recital.
    • The moderato section of the symphony was calm and flowing.
    • The moderato tempo made the dance easy to follow.