adagio meaning and definition

ADAGIO noun

Definition of adagio (noun)

1. (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully)
   • "they played the adagio too quickly"
2. a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers

ADAGIO adjective

Definition of adagio (adjective)

1. (of tempo) leisurely

ADAGIO adverb

Definition of adagio (adverb)

1. slowly
   • "here you must play adagio"