Largo (Noun)
Meaning
(music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The second movement of the symphony was marked largo, and the orchestra played it with great solemnity.
- The largo section of the piano concerto showcased the soloist's expressive and introspective playing style.
- The composer intended the largo to be a reflection on the sorrow and loss that had inspired the entire piece.
- As the strings began to play the largo, the audience was struck by the sheer beauty and tranquility of the music.
- The largomovement of the requiem mass was a particularly striking example of the composer's skill at evoking emotions through music.