Tempo Markings In Music

noun a tempo marking indicating that music is to be played at a moderately slow speed

adjective in a moderately slow tempo

• The orchestra played the andante movement with precision and grace.
• I love listening to andante music while studying; it's so soothing.
• Let's chill out and listen to some andante tunes.
• Life sometimes moves at an andante pace, allowing us to appreciate the beauty around us.

noun a traditional Malay dance performed during weddings and other festive occasions

• The adag is a traditional dance form that originated in the Philippines.
• I heard that the adag is really popular at weddings in our town.
• Let's hit the dance floor and show off our adag moves!
• The adag of life moves at its own pace, sometimes slow and sometimes fast.