adagio

noun

  1. 1

    A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.

  2. 2

    A passage having this mark.

  3. 3

    A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.

adjective

  1. 1

    Describing a passage having this mark.

adverb

  1. 1

    Played rather slowly.

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