Andante - English meaning

adverb

(especially as a direction) at a moderately slow tempo.

Usage examples:

The rose adagio was played andante

adjective

Performed at a moderately slow tempo.

Usage examples:

The slow movements stand out—they are absolutely glorious and free of the clichés of andante playing

noun

A movement, passage, or composition marked to be performed andante.

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The tendency is usually to play the andantes too slowly, and the quick movements, scherzos, & c, to…

noun

A piece of music that should be played quite slowly

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Andante in a minor, the andante movement, the second movement of the symphony should be played anda…

adjective

(played) quite slowly

Usage examples:

The andante movement, the second movement of the symphony should be played andante.