andante
andante Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Performed at a moderately slow, steady tempo, comparable to a walking pace (in music).
"The symphony transitions from a fiery opening into a serene, andante second movement."
• adverb
At a moderately slow, flowing tempo, faster than adagio but slower than allegretto (used as a musical direction).
"The conductor instructed the string section to play the melody andante, maintaining a calm and measured pulse."
• noun
A musical passage, movement, or composition performed at a moderately slow, walking tempo.
"The pianist's expressive interpretation of the sonata's lyrical andante captivated the entire concert hall."
• Rhymes for andante
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 18th century from Italian 'andante', the present participle of 'andare' ('to go' or 'to walk'), literally describing music played at a steady walking pace.