andante

Unhurried musical tempo

Andante is a musical tempo marking indicating a moderately slow pace—walking speed, neither rushed nor dragging.

As a noun, it names a passage or movement played at this tempo: The symphony's andante provided a moment of calm between dramatic outer movements.

The term sits between adagio (slower) and allegro (faster) in the standard tempo hierarchy.

style

legato

Unbroken musical phrasing

dolceSoft, melodious instruction
cantabileIn singing manner
tranquilloMusic term: calmly

pastorale · rubato · marcato

tempo

moderato

Medium musical tempo

allegroBrisk tempo marking
largoVery slow tempo
prestoVery fast tempo

vivace · lento · grave · allegretto · larghetto · andantino · tempo · metronome · beats · pacing

walking

stroll

Relaxed walk for enjoyment

ambleRelaxed, slow gait
saunterRelaxed, aimless stride
leisurelyDone without urgency

measured · steady · even · paced · footsteps · gait · promenade · meandering · unhurried · stepping

mood

serene

Untroubled and composed

gentleSoft and kind
flowingMoving continuously onward
calmFree from agitation

unhurried · graceful · lyrical · tender · peaceful · meditative · contemplative · relaxed · soothing · melodic

Categories

classical musicBach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms
music termsmelody, tempo, rhythm, harmony, beat
music notationtreble clef, bass clef, clef, clefs, staff
musical notationforte, score, piano, sheet music, notation
musical termsallegro, lento, largo, presto, vivace
Beats Per Minute60, 80, 100, 120, tempo marking

Opposites

tempo/speed

andanteallegro

Brisk tempo marking

presto · vivace · fast · prestissimo · allegretto

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Rated G