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Andamento (It.) (an-da-men'-to)

Movement; the coda to a long fugue theme frequently dropped in the "working out."

Andante (It.) [from andare, to walk or go slowly]. A slow movement; quiet, peaceful tempo.

Andante affettuoso. Slow, with tenderness.

Andante cantabile (can-tah'-bee-leh). Slow and singing.

Andante con moto. Slow, but with a little motion.

Andante grazioso. Slow and graceful.

Andante maestoso. Slow and majestic.

Andante non troppo or ma non troppo.

Slow, but not too slow.

Andante pastorale. Slow, in pastoral style.

Andante sostenuto (It.) (sos-teh-noo'-to).

Slow, with smoothness.