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adagio

In music, a tempo marking indicating a slow pace, slightly faster than or approximately the same as lento (slow), depending on the historical period in which the music was written. It is also used as the title of a piece of music, or as the distinguishing title of a single movement.



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He talks about linking the breath to the movements, sings combinations to emphasize the quality of movement he wants, and lengthens his words when demonstrating adagios.
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Her adagios are lengthy and strengthening, so now I feel confident in adagio.
 
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