adagio

• Bezeichnet ein Musikstück oder einen Abschnitt in langsamem, ruhigem Tempo. Auch als Vortragsbezeichnung für ein solches Tempo verwendet.

Describes a musical piece or passage performed in a slow, leisurely tempo.

1. Slow musical tempoB2formalart

   Describes a piece of music or a passage that is performed slowly and gracefully.

   Langsames musikalisches Tempo

   • The orchestra played the adagio movement with great emotion.
   • This adagio section requires a delicate touch from the pianist.
   • The composer marked the second movement as adagio.

   Synonymelentoslowslowly

   Antonymeallegroprestovivace

2. Ballet movementB2formalart

   A slow, controlled section of a pas de deux in ballet, showcasing the dancers' strength and balance.

   Adagio

   • The dancers performed a beautiful adagio during the performance.
   • The adagio in the ballet required incredible strength from the male dancer.
   • She trained for months to perfect the adagio sequence.

   Synonymeadage

3. Leisurely paceC1formal

   Describes a tempo or manner that is unhurried and relaxed.

   Gemächliches Tempo

   • They walked at an adagio pace through the garden.
   • The film's adagio rhythm allowed viewers to absorb every detail.
   • He spoke in an adagio manner, choosing his words carefully.

   Synonymelanguidleisurelylentorelaxedslowunhurried

   Antonymebriskfasthurriedquickrapid

• Adverb, das hauptsächlich in der Musik verwendet wird, um ein langsames Tempo zu bezeichnen, und „langsam“ oder „gemächlich“ bedeutet. Wird auch als Substantiv für einen langsamen Satz eines Musikstücks verwendet.

An adverb used primarily in music to indicate a slow tempo, meaning "slowly" or "at a leisurely pace." It is also used as a noun to refer to a slow movement in a musical composition.

1. Slowly and gracefully (music)C1formalart

   In a slow, leisurely tempo, often with a graceful and expressive quality.

   Langsam und anmutig (Musik)

   • The orchestra played the symphony adagio, creating a serene atmosphere.
   • The pianist performed the sonata's second movement adagio.
   • The conductor instructed the musicians to play adagio for the final section.

   Synonymeleisurelyslowlyunhurriedly

   Antonymeallegroprestovivace

2. Slow section of a pas de deux (dance)C1formalart

   A slow, sustained section of a ballet pas de deux that requires great skill, strength, and balance from the dancers.

   Langsamer Teil des Pas de deux

   • The dancers executed the adagio with perfect control and elegance.
   • The adagio in the ballet showcased the couple's incredible strength and trust.
   • She trained for years to master the demanding adagio lifts.

   Synonymeadage

• Ein Musikstück oder Satz in langsamem, anmutigem Tempo; auch der langsame Teil eines Ballett-Pas-de-deux, der hohe Kunstfertigkeit und Kraft erfordert.

A noun referring to a musical composition or movement performed in a slow, graceful tempo, or a slow section of a ballet pas de deux requiring great skill and strength.

1. Musical compositionB2formalart

   A piece of music or a movement within a larger work that is performed at a slow, graceful tempo.

   Adagio

   • The orchestra played a beautiful adagio by Albinoni.
   • The second movement of the sonata is a haunting adagio.
   • She prefers to practice slow adagios to improve her control.

2. Ballet movementB2formalart

   A slow, controlled section of a pas de deux in ballet, requiring great strength, balance, and grace from the dancers.

   Adagio

   • The dancers performed a stunning adagio in the second act.
   • The adagio in Swan Lake is one of the most famous in ballet.
   • He lifted his partner effortlessly during the adagio.

   Synonymeadage