adagio
adagio — adverb
1. written on a score to tell musicians that the next part should be played at a sl
written on a score to tell musicians that the next part should be played at a slow, relaxed speed
The teacher wrote adagio above the second page of the sonata.
music marking: write adagio above a passage
On the new score, adagio appears just before the violin solo.
Mizuki circled adagio in pencil before the class rehearsal began.
The conductor added adagio where the choir enters after the pause.
- allegro
marks a faster and brighter speed
文法句型
write adagio above [passage]
mark [section] adagio
用法筆記
This sense names the instruction on the page itself. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes how the music is actually performed.
2. with the music moving at an unhurried speed and a calm, steady feel during perfo
with the music moving at an unhurried speed and a calm, steady feel during performance
Christopher played the opening bars adagio to match the singer's breath.
pattern: play [piece] adagio
At rehearsal, the cellos played the hymn adagio and very softly.
The pianist kept the bridge adagio so the notes could ring.
During the exam, Lien sang the phrase adagio and with clear vowels.
文法句型
play [piece] adagio
sing [phrase] adagio
用法筆記
Usually describes the way a passage is performed, often after a verb such as play, sing, or take. Distinguish from sense 1, which refers to the written direction on the page.
常見錯誤
adagio — adjective
- adagiopositive
- more adagiocomparative
- most adagiosuperlative
1. used for music or a dance section that should move at an easy speed with careful
used for music or a dance section that should move at an easy speed with careful control
The teacher chose an adagio movement for the beginner string group.
pattern: adagio + movement
Camila prefers adagio pieces for long, steady bow practice.
The dance class ended with an adagio section full of floor work.
Obi counted the adagio passage twice before the flute came in.
- allegro
describes a faster movement or passage
文法句型
an adagio movement
an adagio passage
an adagio section
用法筆記
Most often modifies nouns such as movement, passage, section, or duet in music and ballet. It points to controlled slowness rather than simply low volume.
adagio — noun
1. a slow musical movement or a short composition written to be played in a relaxed
a slow musical movement or a short composition written to be played in a relaxed way
The recital opened with an adagio from a late Beethoven quartet.
noun use: an adagio from a larger work
Eitan listened to the adagio again before starting the next movement.
The film uses a short adagio under the final hospital scene.
Our class clapped after the adagio because the solo violin sounded warm.
- allegro
a faster movement or section
文法句型
an adagio from [work]
listen to the adagio
用法筆記
This sense refers to the slow piece or movement itself. It can name a complete short piece, but it often means one section inside a sonata, quartet, or similar work.
2. the slow part of a ballet duet or pas de deux, where the dancers show balance, s
the slow part of a ballet duet or pas de deux, where the dancers show balance, strength, and control
The dancers rehearsed the adagio before working on the fast turns.
ballet: slow section of a duet
Defne lost balance during the adagio when her partner lifted too early.
The coach stopped the adagio and fixed the dancers' hand position.
At the competition, the adagio showed the pair's strength and control.
- pas de deux
the full duet, not specifically its slow central section
- variation
a contrasting solo or faster display section in ballet
文法句型
rehearse the adagio
during the adagio
用法筆記
Used in ballet rather than general concert talk. Distinguish from sense 1, which names a slow piece or movement of music rather than a partnered dance section.