adagietto
|a-da-giet-to|
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/əˌdɑːˈʒiːˌɛtoʊ/
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/əˌdɑːˈʒiːˌɛtəʊ/
slightly faster than adagio
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adagietto' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'adagio,' where 'adagio' meant 'slowly.'
Historical Evolution
'adagio' transformed into the diminutive form 'adagietto' in Italian, indicating a slightly faster tempo than 'adagio.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'slowly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a slightly faster tempo than adagio.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/02 18:06