Adagietto

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːdəˈdʒɛtoʊ/

Definitions of adagietto

noun a slow tempo marking between andante and adagio

Example Sentences

A1 An adagietto is a slow tempo in music.

A2 The adagietto section of the symphony was particularly moving.

B1 The composer added an adagietto to create a sense of melancholy in the piece.

B2 The adagietto was played with great sensitivity by the orchestra.

C1 The adagietto was performed with exquisite precision and emotion.

C2 The adagietto captured the audience's attention with its delicate beauty.

Examples of adagietto in a Sentence

formal The adagietto movement in the symphony was beautifully executed by the orchestra.

informal I love how the adagietto part of the song slows everything down and creates a peaceful atmosphere.

slang That adagietto section really hits different, it's so calming.

figurative Her footsteps echoed through the hallway like an adagietto, slow and deliberate.

Grammatical Forms of adagietto

• plural: adagiettos
• comparative: more adagietto
• superlative: most adagietto
• present tense: adagietto
• future tense: will adagietto
• perfect tense: has adagietto
• continuous tense: is adagiettoing
• singular: adagietto
• positive degree: adagietto
• infinitive: to adagietto
• gerund: adagiettoing
• participle: adagiettoed

Origin and Evolution of adagietto

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'adagietto' originated from Italian musical terminology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate a slow tempo slightly faster than adagio, 'adagietto' has evolved to refer to a short adagio-like passage in music compositions.