adagio

• Adjectif qui qualifie un passage musical ou une œuvre exécuté(e) dans un tempo lent et majestueux, ou de manière posée et sans hâte.

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.

   Tempo adagio

   • 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.

   Synonymeslentoslowslowly

   Antonymesallegroprestovivace

2. Ballet movementB2formalart

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

   adage en ballet

   • 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.

   Synonymesadage

3. Leisurely paceC1formal

   Describes a tempo or manner that is unhurried and relaxed.

   adagio (tempo lent et paisible)

   • 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.

   Synonymeslanguidleisurelylentorelaxedslowunhurried

   Antonymesbriskfasthurriedquickrapid

• Adverbe 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.

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 (musique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesleisurelyslowlyunhurriedly

   Antonymesallegroprestovivace

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.

   Adage (danse)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadage

• Nom 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.

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 (mouvement 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.

   Adage 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.

   Synonymesadage