adagio
English
noun
Definitions
- (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
- (music) A passage having this mark.
- (dance) A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian adagio (at ease).
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
adagio
Gloss
at ease