adagio

• Describe un movimiento o pasaje musical que se interpreta a un tempo lento y pausado, con carácter tranquilo y sosegado.

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.

   Adagio (tempo musical)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslentoslowslowly

   Antónimosallegroprestovivace

2. Ballet movementB2formalart

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

   Adagio (danza)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadage

3. Leisurely paceC1formal

   Describes a tempo or manner that is unhurried and relaxed.

   Adagio (paso lento y relajado)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslanguidleisurelylentorelaxedslowunhurried

   Antónimosbriskfasthurriedquickrapid

• Adverbio 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.

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.

   Adagio (indicación musical)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosleisurelyslowlyunhurriedly

   Antónimosallegroprestovivace

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.

   Adagio en danza

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadage

• Sustantivo 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.

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 musical

   • 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 en ballet

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadage