Largo
adjective
In music, this term is used to describe a very slow tempo.
The adagio movement of Beethoven's ninth symphony is marked largo.
Often appears as...
- largo movement
- allegro non largo
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A piece of music that is meant to be played slowly.
The largo in the concert made the audience feel calm and peaceful.
Often appears as...
- adagio largo
- play a largo
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
To play music slowly. Used as a direction in music.
The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the piece largo.
Often appears as...
- play largo
- measure played largo
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
In music, this term is used to describe a very slow tempo.
The adagio movement of Beethoven's ninth symphony is marked largo.
Often appears as...
- largo movement
- allegro non largo
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A piece of music that is meant to be played slowly.
The largo in the concert made the audience feel calm and peaceful.
Often appears as...
- adagio largo
- play a largo
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adverb
To play music slowly. Used as a direction in music.
The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the piece largo.
Often appears as...
- play largo
- measure played largo
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Music Mood
Use 'largo' to convey a serene and grand atmosphere in music.
The maestro emphasized the largo tempo to showcase the song's majesty.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Slow-Motion
'Largo' implies a deliberate pace, not merely a reduction in speed like slow-motion effects.
She preferred the largo parts of the opera for their emotional depth.
Pro Tip 3/3Sophisticated Tone
Using 'largo' suggests knowledge of music terminology, adding sophistication to discussions.
He described the largo passage as the climax of musical expression.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Mood
Use 'largo' to convey a serene and grand atmosphere in music.
The maestro emphasized the largo tempo to showcase the song's majesty.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Slow-Motion
'Largo' implies a deliberate pace, not merely a reduction in speed like slow-motion effects.
She preferred the largo parts of the opera for their emotional depth.
Pro Tip 3/3Sophisticated Tone
Using 'largo' suggests knowledge of music terminology, adding sophistication to discussions.
He described the largo passage as the climax of musical expression.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Mood
Use 'largo' to convey a serene and grand atmosphere in music.
The maestro emphasized the largo tempo to showcase the song's majesty.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Slow-Motion
'Largo' implies a deliberate pace, not merely a reduction in speed like slow-motion effects.
She preferred the largo parts of the opera for their emotional depth.
Pro Tip 3/3Sophisticated Tone
Using 'largo' suggests knowledge of music terminology, adding sophistication to discussions.
He described the largo passage as the climax of musical expression.
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Saving the Creepy...
captivity from zoos and wildlife sanctuaries to rehab centers and even private collections joel has taken pictures of small animals a cumberlandian comb shell mussel the key largo cotton mouse and a japanese trapdoor snail he's taken photos of large animals too
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