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adagio

Pronunciation pronunciation key
ădahjeeō, ădahzheeō

Function
adverb

Definition 
(in music) at a relaxed, slow tempo.
noun a piece of music written in a relaxed, slow tempo.
adjective of or relating to such a piece of music: "The boots beat time with his head, as he looked gently round at Mr. Trott with a smile of pity, and whistled an adagio movement" (Charles Dickens, Sketches by Boz, 1836–37).

Etymology etymology key
at ease, from ad to and agio ease

Word or Phrase Origin
Italian

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