Calmato

/kɑːlˈmɑː.toʊ/ adverb

A musical direction meaning to perform in a calm, peaceful manner.

Italian musical term from 'calmo' (calm) with the adverbial suffix '-ato'. It entered English through classical music vocabulary to indicate tempo and style directions.

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