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Andante

//ænˈdæn.ti// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing a passage having this mark. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of tempo) moderately slow wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Played at a moderately slow tempo. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    at a moderately slow tempo wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.

    "The music’s marking is andante, a delicate footfall."

  2. 2
    a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow wordnet
  3. 3
    A passage having this mark.
  4. 4
    a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Italian andante.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Italian andante.

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Italian andante.

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