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largo

|lar-go|

🇺🇸

/ˈlɑrɡoʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈlɑːɡəʊ/

slow and broad

Etymology

Etymology Information

'largo' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'largo', where 'largo' meant 'broad' or 'wide'.

Historical Evolution

'largo' was borrowed directly from Italian into English, maintaining its original meaning and usage in musical contexts.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'broad' or 'wide' in Italian, and in music, it evolved to mean 'slow and broad' in tempo.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a piece of music played in a slow tempo.

The orchestra performed a beautiful largo.

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Adjective 1

in music, a direction to play slowly and broadly.

The symphony's second movement is marked largo.

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Last updated: 2025/05/09 14:08