largo

• Musikalischer Fachbegriff, der als Adjektiv ein Tempo bezeichnet, das langsam und breit ist, mit würdigem, geräumigem Charakter.

A musical term used as an adjective to describe a tempo marking meaning slow and broad, with a dignified and spacious quality.

1. Very slow and broadC1formalart

   A musical term indicating a very slow tempo, played in a broad, dignified manner.

   Sehr langsam und breit

   • The orchestra played the largo movement with great solemnity.
   • Beethoven's 'Largo' from his Piano Concerto No. 3 is a famous example.
   • The conductor instructed the musicians to play the passage largo.

   Synonymeadagiogravelento

   Antonymeallegroprestovivace

• Musikalische Vortragsbezeichnung für ein sehr langsames Tempo, breit und getragen, oft feierlich-würdevoll; langsamer als Adagio.

An adverb used in music to indicate a very slow tempo, meaning 'broadly' or 'slowly and dignified.' It is a standard tempo marking in musical notation, slower than adagio.

1. Slowly and broadlyC1formal

   In a slow, broad, and dignified manner, typically used as a musical direction.

   Largo

   • The orchestra played the piece largo, creating a solemn atmosphere.
   • The conductor instructed the musicians to perform the section largo.
   • The largo movement of the symphony was deeply moving.

   Synonymebroadlyslowlystately

• Substantiv, das ein Musikstück oder einen Satz in langsamem, feierlichem Tempo bezeichnet; auch die Vortragsbezeichnung für dieses Tempo.

A noun referring to a musical composition or passage that is performed in a slow and dignified manner.

1. Music composition or passageB2formalart

   A musical piece or section meant to be played at a very slow, broad, and dignified tempo.

   Largo

   • The orchestra performed the largo with majestic slowness.
   • Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 features a famous largo movement.
   • The composer marked the second movement as 'largo' to evoke solemnity.