Plural of andantino, a musical tempo slightly faster than andante, used in classical compositions to indicate a moderate, walking pace.
Italian diminutive of 'andante' (from Latin 'andare' meaning 'to walk'), with the -ino suffix meaning 'somewhat' or 'slightly.' The term evolved in music notation during the Baroque and Classical periods to provide finer gradations of tempo.
Musicians have such specific speed names that Italian composers essentially created a speedometer for music without electricity—andantino is that sweet spot where you're not quite strolling but definitely not rushing.
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