Andante
adjective
A direction in music, making it play moderately slow or paced.
The composer marked the second movement of his symphony as 'andante'.
Often appears as...
- andante movement
- andante tempo
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a moderately slow and even manner in music.
The orchestra was directed to play the piece andante.
Often appears as...
- play andante
- perform andante
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A movement or piece of music in an andante tempo.
The andante from Mozart's Symphony no. 40 is famous.
Often appears as...
- andante in symphony
- famous andante
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
A direction in music, making it play moderately slow or paced.
The composer marked the second movement of his symphony as 'andante'.
Often appears as...
- andante movement
- andante tempo
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a moderately slow and even manner in music.
The orchestra was directed to play the piece andante.
Often appears as...
- play andante
- perform andante
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A movement or piece of music in an andante tempo.
The andante from Mozart's Symphony no. 40 is famous.
Often appears as...
- andante in symphony
- famous andante
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Mood
Andante conveys a calm, walking pace suggesting a relaxed mood in music.
She played the nocturne andante, giving it a contemplative feel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Too Slow
'Andante' is slower than 'allegro' but faster than 'adagio', setting a moderate tempo.
The andante section balances the faster and slower parts of the concerto.
Pro Tip 3/3Classical Music
Often used in classical music, understanding 'andante' helps when discussing or playing this genre.
Beginners learn the concept of 'andante' through classical études.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Mood
Andante conveys a calm, walking pace suggesting a relaxed mood in music.
She played the nocturne andante, giving it a contemplative feel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Too Slow
'Andante' is slower than 'allegro' but faster than 'adagio', setting a moderate tempo.
The andante section balances the faster and slower parts of the concerto.
Pro Tip 3/3Classical Music
Often used in classical music, understanding 'andante' helps when discussing or playing this genre.
Beginners learn the concept of 'andante' through classical études.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Mood
Andante conveys a calm, walking pace suggesting a relaxed mood in music.
She played the nocturne andante, giving it a contemplative feel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Too Slow
'Andante' is slower than 'allegro' but faster than 'adagio', setting a moderate tempo.
The andante section balances the faster and slower parts of the concerto.
Pro Tip 3/3Classical Music
Often used in classical music, understanding 'andante' helps when discussing or playing this genre.
Beginners learn the concept of 'andante' through classical études.
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Quote examples
Irving Harper
American Designer
With a computer, there are too many choices, and I always liked working within limits. You know, if you look at Mozart, who had this strict classical framework - an allegro, an andante, a scherzo and a finale - you see that within that formula, he got results he might never have gotten if he had all the options in the world.
Quote examples
Irving Harper
American Designer
With a computer, there are too many choices, and I always liked working within limits. You know, if you look at Mozart, who had this strict classical framework - an allegro, an andante, a scherzo and a finale - you see that within that formula, he got results he might never have gotten if he had all the options in the world.
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