adagios
|a-da-gios|
B2
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/əˈdɑː.dʒi.oʊz/
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/əˈdɑː.dʒi.əʊz/
(adagio)
slow tempo
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adagio' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'ad agio,' where 'ad' meant 'at' and 'agio' meant 'ease.'
Historical Evolution
'ad agio' transformed into the Italian word 'adagio,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adagio.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'at ease,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'slow tempo in music.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a musical composition or movement in adagio tempo.
The orchestra played several adagios during the concert.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a ballet duet by a man and a woman or a mixed group of dancers.
The dancers performed a beautiful adagio.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 18:51