Andante

[æn'dænteɪ] or [æn'dænte]

Definition

(noun.) a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow.

(noun.) a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace).

(adj.) (of tempo) moderately slow .

(adv.) at a moderately slow tempo; 'this passage must be played andante'.

Typed by Clint--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Moving moderately slow, but distinct and flowing; quicker than larghetto, and slower than allegretto.

(n.) A movement or piece in andante time.

Checked by Dolores

Definition

adj. and n. (mus.) moving with moderate and even expression: a movement or piece composed in andante time.—adj. Andanti′no of a movement somewhat slower than andante but sometimes meaning 'with less of andante' = somewhat quicker.—Andante affettuoso slow but pathetically; Andante cantabile slow but in a singing style; Andante con moto slow but with emotion; Andante grazioso slow but gracefully; Andante maestoso slow with majesty; Andante non troppo slow but not too much so.

Typist: Lucinda