lentissimo

Thân thiện

The orchestra plays the passage lentissimo.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of tempo) very slow