noun a tempo marking indicating that music is to be played at a moderately slow speed
adjective in a moderately slow tempo
In music, 'andante' is a tempo marking indicating a moderate speed, typically slower than allegretto but faster than adagio.
In dance, 'andante' can refer to a slow and graceful movement or sequence.
In Italian, 'andante' is an adjective meaning 'walking' or 'moving at a moderate pace'.
In music, 'andante' is used to describe a tempo that is moderately slow and at a walking pace.
Conductors use 'andante' to instruct musicians to play at a moderate tempo, slower than allegro but faster than adagio.
In dance, 'andante' may be used to indicate a movement that is graceful and flowing, with a moderate tempo.