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largo

UK
/ˈlɑːɡəʊ/
US
/ˈlɑrɡoʊ/

Translations

largonoun
largos
pl
UK
/ˈlɑːɡəʊ/
US
/ˈlɑrɡoʊ/
largoTerme musical : mouvement ou passage exécuté à un tempo très lent.
The conductor indicated a largo for the opening bars.
Le chef d’orchestre a indiqué un largo pour les premières mesures.
Synonyms
slow movement
broad
expansive
largoadjective
UK
/ˈlɑːɡəʊ/
US
/ˈlɑrɡoʊ/
largoTerme musical : indication de mouvement très lent et large.
The quartet opened with a largo introduction that created a sense of grandeur.
Le quatuor a ouvert avec une introduction largo qui a créé un sentiment de grandeur.
Synonyms
wide
spacious
ample
extensive
broad
largoadverb
largoDans les indications musicales, emploi invariable pour marquer un mouvement lent et ample.
The orchestra played the symphony largo, allowing the audience to savor each note.
L’orchestre a joué la symphonie largo, permettant au public de savourer chaque note.
Synonyms
majestically
unhurriedly
measuredly
gravely
languidly
leisurely
solemnly
stately
broadly
slowly

Definitions

largonoun
A very slow tempo in music, slower than adagio but faster than grave.
The conductor indicated a largo for the opening bars.
A passage or movement in music that is to be played in a slow tempo.
The largo in the second movement of the concerto was beautifully executed by the orchestra.
largoadjective
Slow and broad in tempo; to be performed at a very slow pace.
The quartet opened with a largo introduction that created a sense of grandeur.
largoadverb
In a slow, broad, and dignified manner, often used in musical directions.
The orchestra played the symphony largo, allowing the audience to savor each note.
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