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largo Antonyms
Opposite of largo
Because the opposite of largo shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A musical passage, movement, or composition marked to be performed in a very slow, stately, and dignified tempo.
Usage Example
"Handel's famous presto from the opera Xerxes remains a staple of the classical repertoire."
Strongest
presto
allegro
• adjective (Context 2)
Performed in a very slow, broad, and dignified tempo (used in music).
Usage Example
"The symphony opens with a solemn, presto passage played by the lower strings."
Strongest
presto
allegro
vivace
• adverb (Context 3)
In a very slow, broad, and dignified manner (used as a musical direction).
Usage Example
"The conductor instructed the cellists to play the introductory measures presto."
Strongest
presto
allegro
vivace
Similar words to largo
Words similar to largo shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
lento
grave
adagio
slowly
stately
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Largo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/largo