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largo Synonyms
Another word for largo
Choosing another word for largo depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 lento from the opera Xerxes remains a staple of the classical repertoire."
Strong
lento
adagio
• adjective (Context 2)
Performed in a very slow, broad, and dignified tempo (used in music).
Usage Example
"The symphony opens with a solemn, lento passage played by the lower strings."
Strongest
lento
Strong
grave
adagio
stately
• 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 lento."
Strongest
lento
Strong
adagio
slowly
Opposites of largo
The opposite of largo shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
presto
vivace
allegro
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Largo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/largo