allargando
|al-lar-gan-do|
C1
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/əˌlɑːrˈɡændoʊ/
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/əˌlɑːˈɡændəʊ/
gradual broadening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allargando' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'allargare,' where 'al-' meant 'to' and 'largare' meant 'to widen or broaden.'
Historical Evolution
'allargare' transformed into the musical term 'allargando' and was adopted into English musical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to widen or broaden,' but over time it evolved into its current musical meaning of 'gradually slowing down and broadening the tempo.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a musical term indicating a gradual slowing down and broadening of the tempo.
The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage allargando.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 05:06