adagio

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

ruОписывает музыкальное произведение или отрывок, исполняемый в медленном, неторопливом темпе.esDescribe un movimiento o pasaje musical que se interpreta a un tempo lento y pausado, con carácter tranquilo y sosegado.frAdjectif qui qualifie un passage musical ou une œuvre exécuté(e) dans un tempo lent et majestueux, ou de manière posée et sans hâte.deBezeichnet ein Musikstück oder einen Abschnitt in langsamem, ruhigem Tempo. Auch als Vortragsbezeichnung für ein solches Tempo verwendet.ptDiz-se de uma peça ou trecho musical executado em andamento lento e tranquilo.zh指音乐作品或乐段以缓慢、从容的速度演奏；也指这种缓慢的乐曲或乐章。arيصف مقطوعة موسيقية أو جزءًا منها يُؤدَّى بإيقاع بطيء ومتمهّل. ويُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على الطابع الهادئ الرزين في الأداء.

1. Slow musical tempo B2 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruМедленный музыкальный темпesAdagio (tempo musical)frTempo adagiodeLangsames musikalisches TempoptAndamento musical lentozh缓慢的乐曲速度arإيقاع موسيقي بطيء

   Synonyms: lentoslowslowly

   Antonyms: allegroprestovivace

2. Ballet movement B2 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruАдажиоesAdagio (danza)fradage en balletdeAdagioptAdágiozh慢板arأداجيو

   Synonyms: adage

3. Leisurely pace C1 formal

   Describes a tempo or manner that is unhurried and relaxed.

   • 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.

   ruМедленный темпesAdagio (paso lento y relajado)fradagio (tempo lent et paisible)deGemächliches TempoptAndamento lentozh缓慢的节奏arوتيرة هادئة

   Synonyms: languidleisurelylentorelaxedslowunhurried

   Antonyms: briskfasthurriedquickrapid

• more adagio comparative form
• most adagio superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, используемое в основном в музыке для обозначения медленного темпа, означающее «медленно» или «в неторопливом темпе». Также используется как существительное для обозначения медленной части музыкального произведения.esAdverbio usado principalmente en música para indicar un tempo lento, que significa «lentamente» o «a un ritmo pausado». También se usa como sustantivo para designar una sección lenta de una obra musical.frAdverbe utilisé principalement en musique pour indiquer un tempo lent, signifiant « lentement » ou « à un rythme posé ». Il est aussi employé comme nom pour désigner un mouvement lent d'une œuvre musicale.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio usado principalmente na música para indicar um andamento lento, significando "devagar" ou "em ritmo tranquilo". Também é usado como substantivo para designar a parte lenta de uma peça musical.zh主要用于音乐的副词，表示缓慢的节奏，意为“缓慢地”或“从容地”。也可作名词，指乐曲中缓慢的段落。arظرف يُستعمل أساسًا في الموسيقى للدلالة على إيقاع بطيء، بمعنى «ببطء» أو «على وتيرة متمهّلة». يُستعمل أيضًا اسمًا للدلالة على مقطوعة أو حركة موسيقية بطيئة.

1. Slowly and gracefully (music) C1 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruМедленно и грациозно (музыка)esAdagio (indicación musical)frAdagio (musique)deLangsam und anmutig (Musik)ptLentamente e com graça (música)zh缓慢而优雅地（音乐）arببطء ورشاقة (موسيقى)

   Synonyms: leisurelyslowlyunhurriedly

   Antonyms: allegroprestovivace

2. Slow section of a pas de deux (dance) C1 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruМедленная часть па-де-деesAdagio en danzafrAdage (danse)deLangsamer Teil des Pas de deuxptSeção lenta do pas de deuxzh慢板双人舞段落arالفقرة البطيئة في رقصة البا دو دو

   Synonyms: adage

• more adagio comparative form
• most adagio superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее музыкальное произведение или часть, исполняемую в медленном, грациозном темпе, или медленную часть балетного па-де-де, требующую большого мастерства и силы.esSustantivo que designa una pieza musical o un movimiento lento y majestuoso, o la sección lenta de un pas de deux en el ballet clásico, que exige gran destreza y fuerza.frNom désignant un morceau de musique ou un passage joué dans un tempo lent et gracieux, ou encore la partie lente d'un pas de deux de ballet exigeant une grande maîtrise et de la force.deEin Musikstück oder Satz in langsamem, anmutigem Tempo; auch der langsame Teil eines Ballett-Pas-de-deux, der hohe Kunstfertigkeit und Kraft erfordert.ptSubstantivo que designa uma composição musical ou parte dela executada em tempo lento e gracioso, ou a parte lenta de um pas de deux de balé que exige grande maestria e força.zh指以缓慢、优雅的节奏演奏的乐曲或乐章，也指芭蕾双人舞中需要高超技巧与力量的慢板部分。arاسم يشير إلى قطعة موسيقية أو جزء منها يُؤدَّى بإيقاع بطيء رشيق، أو إلى الجزء البطيء في رقصة البا دو دو الذي يتطلب مهارة عالية وقوة.

1. Musical composition B2 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruАдажиоesAdagio musicalfrAdagio (mouvement musical)deAdagioptAdágiozh柔板arأداجيو

2. Ballet movement B2 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruАдажиоesAdagio en balletfrAdage en balletdeAdagioptAdágiozh柔板arأداجيو

   Synonyms: adage

• adagios plural form
• adagios' possessive plural form
• adagio's possessive singular form