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Adagio (It.) (a-da'-jee-o)

Slowly; also a name given to a movement written in that time.

Adagio assai (as-sah-e), Adagio di molto (dee mol-to). Very slowly.

Adagio cantabile (can-tah'-bee-leh). Very slow and sustained, as if being sung.

Adagio patetico (pa-teh'-tee-co). Slow and with pathos.

Adagio pesante (peh-san'-teh). Slow and weighty.

Adagio sostenuto (sos-teh-noo-to). Slow and sustained.