adagio

[US]/əˈdædʒioʊ/
[UK]/ə-daj-ee-oh/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.slow, stately, graceful
n.a slow movement in a piece of music; a ballet or dance performed slowly and gracefully

Phrases & Collocations

play adagio

adagio movement

an adagio tempo

adagio for strings

music played adagio

an adagio feel

Example Sentences

the pianist played an adagio with great feeling.

she found solace in listening to the slow and gentle adagio.

the music teacher encouraged him to play the adagio with more expression.

the composer wrote a beautiful adagio for his latest symphony.

his performance of the adagio was both moving and technically brilliant.

the adagio created a sense of calm and tranquility in the room.

learning to play an adagio requires patience and musical understanding.

the adagio was a highlight of the concert, leaving the audience spellbound.

she closed her eyes and listened to the adagio, feeling its soothing melody.

the adagio was a beautiful expression of grief and longing.

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