moderato
Definition
- Adjective:
- (Of tempo) moderate: Used as a musical direction to indicate a moderate, restrained, or medium tempo. It is not as slow as andante nor as fast as allegro.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The second movement is marked moderato. (The second movement is to be played at a moderate tempo.)
- Play this section moderato, with a steady pulse. (Perform this section at a moderate speed, with a consistent beat.)
Advanced Usage
- As an adverb: In musical contexts, "moderato" can function as an adverb to modify a verb of performance.
- The orchestra played the passage moderato. (The orchestra performed the passage at a moderate tempo.)
Variants and Related Words
- Allegro moderato (adj/adv): A tempo marking meaning moderately fast, or fast but restrained.
- The symphony begins allegro moderato. (The symphony starts at a moderately fast tempo.)
Synonyms
- Medium tempo: A general description for a moderate speed.
- Moderate: The direct English translation of the Italian term.
Related Terms and Phrases
- Tempo marking: "Moderato" is one of many Italian terms used to indicate the speed of a piece of music.
- A tempo moderato: A phrase meaning "at a moderate tempo."
Adjective
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(of tempo) moderate
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