lentissimo
Definition
- Adjective:
- (Of tempo) very slow: Used as a musical direction to indicate that a piece or passage should be performed at an extremely slow tempo, slower than "lento."
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The final movement of the symphony is marked lentissimo, creating a profound and solemn atmosphere.
- The conductor instructed the string section to play the adagio lentissimo, emphasizing every note's weight.
Advanced Usage
- As a superlative: "Lentissimo" is the superlative form of the Italian musical term "lento" (slow). It represents the extreme end of the slow tempo spectrum.
- While "largo" is broad and slow, lentissimo is even slower and more measured.
Variants and Related Words
- Lento (adj. & adv.): A directive to perform music slowly.
- The piece begins lento, then gradually accelerates.
- Lentando (adv.): Gradually becoming slower.
- The score indicates a lentando passage leading into the coda.
Synonyms
- Very slow: A general, non-musical synonym for the speed.
- Grave: A musical tempo marking that is very slow and solemn, often similar in effect to lentissimo.
- Larghissimo: Extremely slow and broad (the superlative of "largo").
Antonyms
- Prestissimo: Extremely fast.
- Vivacissimo: Very lively and fast.
Adjective
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(of tempo) very slow
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