Andante (Noun)
Meaning 1
A moderately slow tempo (a walking pace).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
A musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The sonata's second movement was marked andante, a stark contrast to the energetic opening movement.
- The pianist took a moment to adjust the tempo before launching into the andante section of the concerto.
- Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 features a beautiful andante movement with a lilting melody.
- The conductor signaled for the orchestra to transition to the andante, where the mournful oboe solo would take center stage.
- Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat major features a gentle andante introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the piece.