adagio
adagio — 副詞
1. written on a score to tell musicians that the next part should be played at a sl
慢板記號
譜上要求放慢演奏
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.
老師在奏鳴曲第二頁上方寫下 adagio 這個慢板記號。
music marking: write adagio above a passage
On the new score, adagio appears just before the violin solo.
在新樂譜上，adagio 就出現在小提琴獨奏前面。
Mizuki circled adagio in pencil before the class rehearsal began.
Mizuki 在課堂排練開始前，用鉛筆圈出 adagio 這個慢板記號。
The conductor added adagio where the choir enters after the pause.
指揮在合唱停頓後進來的地方加上 adagio 慢板記號。
- 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
慢板地
以慢板速度來演奏
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.
Christopher 把開頭幾小節演奏得很慢板地，好配合歌者的呼吸。
pattern: play [piece] adagio
At rehearsal, the cellos played the hymn adagio and very softly.
排練時，大提琴聲部把那首聖歌演得很慢板地，而且很輕。
The pianist kept the bridge adagio so the notes could ring.
鋼琴家把過門維持在慢板地的速度，讓每個音都能迴響。
During the exam, Lien sang the phrase adagio and with clear vowels.
考試時，Lien 把那個樂句唱得很慢板地，而且母音很清楚。
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 — 形容詞
- adagiopositive
- more adagiocomparative
- most adagiosuperlative
1. used for music or a dance section that should move at an easy speed with careful
慢板的
節奏偏慢並講究控制的
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.
老師為初學弦樂團挑了一個慢板的樂章。
pattern: adagio + movement
Camila prefers adagio pieces for long, steady bow practice.
Camila 喜歡用慢板的歌曲來練習長而穩的運弓。
The dance class ended with an adagio section full of floor work.
舞蹈課最後用一段慢板的地板動作收尾。
Obi counted the adagio passage twice before the flute came in.
Obi 在長笛進來前，把那段慢板的樂句數了兩次。
- 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 — 名詞
1. a slow musical movement or a short composition written to be played in a relaxed
慢板曲
節奏緩慢的樂章或樂曲
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.
這場演奏會以一首出自晚期貝多芬四重奏的慢板曲開場。
noun use: an adagio from a larger work
Eitan listened to the adagio again before starting the next movement.
Eitan 在開始下一個樂章前，又聽了一次那首慢板曲。
The film uses a short adagio under the final hospital scene.
那部電影在最後的醫院場景下方用了短短一段慢板曲。
Our class clapped after the adagio because the solo violin sounded warm.
慢板曲結束後，全班因為獨奏小提琴音色溫暖而鼓掌。
- 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
雙人慢板
雙人舞中的慢速托舉段落
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.
舞者先排練雙人慢板，之後才練那些快速旋轉。
ballet: slow section of a duet
Defne lost balance during the adagio when her partner lifted too early.
Defne 在雙人慢板時失去平衡，因為舞伴太早把她托起。
The coach stopped the adagio and fixed the dancers' hand position.
教練叫停雙人慢板，修正舞者的手部位置。
At the competition, the adagio showed the pair's strength and control.
在比賽中，雙人慢板展現了那一對舞者的力量與控制。
- 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.