larghetto
Somewhat slow tempo
Larghetto is a musical tempo marking indicating a pace slightly faster than largo—slow, but not as slow as possible.
It suggests a moderately slow, stately movement.
Like other Italian tempo terms, it appears in classical scores and program notes: The second movement is marked larghetto.
Walking-pace tempo marking
- adagioSlow musical tempo
- lentoSlow tempo marking
- moderatoMedium musical tempo
- allegrettoModerately brisk tempo
maestoso · grave · ritardando · rallentando · metronome · tempo marking · musical direction
Untroubled and composed
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- wistfulSadly longing for something
- tenderSoft or sore
- melancholicInclined toward reflective sorrow
peaceful · gentle · soothing · introspective · pensive · nostalgic · languid · unhurried
In singing manner
- dolceSoft, melodious instruction
- legatoUnbroken musical phrasing
- tranquilloMusic term: calmly
- morendoDying away musically
andante
Walking-pace tempo marking
allegretto · maestoso · grave · ritardando · rallentando · metronome · tempo marking · musical direction
serene
Untroubled and composed
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- wistfulSadly longing for something
- tenderSoft or sore
melancholic · peaceful · gentle · soothing · introspective · pensive · nostalgic · languid · unhurried · measured
cantabile
In singing manner
- dolceSoft, melodious instruction
- legatoUnbroken musical phrasing
- tranquilloMusic term: calmly
nocturne
Contemplative keyboard piece
- ariaOperatic solo piece
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
symphony · chamber music · romance · elegy · serenade · ballade · intermezzo · prelude · chorale · hymn