largo

• Terme musical utilisé comme adjectif pour indiquer un tempo lent et large, avec une qualité digne et spacieuse.

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.

   Largo (très lent et large)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadagiogravelento

   Antonymesallegroprestovivace

• Adverbe utilisé en musique pour indiquer un tempo très lent, signifiant « largement » ou « lentement et majestueusement ». C'est une indication de tempo standard dans la notation musicale, plus lente que 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 (indication musicale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbroadlyslowlystately

• Nom désignant une œuvre musicale ou un passage joué dans un tempo lent et majestueux, ou ce tempo lui-même.

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 (passage ou composition musicale)

   • 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.