Pronunciation: /əˈdɑːdʒiˌoʊz/

Definitions of adagios

noun a composition or movement marked to be played adagio

Example Sentences

A1 I like listening to slow adagios in classical music.

A2 The ballet dancers performed a beautiful routine to the adagios of the music.

B1 The pianist played a series of adagios during the concert.

B2 The composer is known for incorporating adagios into his symphonies.

C1 The orchestra rehearsed the adagios to ensure perfect timing and expression.

C2 The conductor's interpretation of the adagios brought tears to the audience's eyes.

Examples of adagios in a Sentence

formal The orchestra performed a series of beautiful adagios during the concert.

informal I love listening to adagios when I want to relax and unwind.

slang Those adagios were so chill, they really set the mood.

figurative His speech was like a series of adagios, slow and deliberate, capturing everyone's attention.

Grammatical Forms of adagios

past tense

played

plural

adagios

comparative

more adagio

superlative

most adagio

present tense

plays

future tense

will play

perfect tense

has played

continuous tense

is playing

singular

adagio

positive degree

adagio

infinitive

to play

gerund

playing

participle

played

Origin and Evolution of adagios

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'adagios' originated from the Italian language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to indicate a slow tempo, 'adagios' has evolved to also refer to a slow and leisurely pace in various contexts.