Adagio (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adverb
  1. in a leisurely manner; slowly.
adjective
  1. slow.
noun, plural a·da·gios.
  1. an adagio movement or piece.
  2. Dance.
    • a sequence of well-controlled, graceful movements performed as a display of skill.
    • a duet by a man and a woman or mixed trio emphasizing difficult technical feats.
    • (especially in ballet) a love-duet sequence in a pas de deux.
adjective, adverb
  1. (to be performed) slowly
noun plural -gios
  1. a movement or piece to be performed slowly
  2. a slow section of a pas de deux
Adagio (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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