Andante

/ænˈdɑːnteɪ/ noun, adjective, adverb

Definition

A moderately slow tempo in music, faster than adagio but slower than allegro; a piece played at this speed.

Etymology

From Italian 'andante' meaning 'going' or 'walking,' derived from the verb 'andare' (to go), implying a walking pace of movement.

Kelly Says

Andante literally means 'walking pace'—so composers were literally telling musicians to play at the speed you'd stroll, creating a perfect rhythm for contemplation that feels neither rushed nor sluggish!

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