andante

played fairly slowly Andante written above a piece of music means that it should be played fairly slowly. 2. countable noun [usually singular] An andante is a piece of music that is played fairly slowly.

moderately slow Andante – at a walking pace, moderately slow (56–108 bpm) Andantino – slightly faster than andante, but slower than moderato (80–108 bpm) (although, in some cases, it can be taken to mean slightly slower than andante)

Term used to modify tempo markings in a composition. For example, the term " allegro assai " would mean very fast. Some composers have used it to mean rather as opposed to "very".

An Italian musical term indicating tempo. “Andante” means to play at a moderate pace; a relaxed, natural walking tempo; a light, flowing rhythm. The generally accepted range of “Andante” is 76-108 BPM.

Andante - at a walking pace (76-108 bpm) Andantino - slightly faster than andante. Moderato - moderately (108-120 bpm) Allegretto - moderately fast (but less so than allegro)

73–77 BPM Andante – at a walking pace (73–77 BPM) Moderato – moderately (86–97 BPM) Allegretto – moderately fast (98–109 BPM) Allegro – fast, quickly and bright (109–132 BPM)

Andante - a popular tempo that translates as “at a walking pace” (76–108 BPM) Andantino - slightly faster than andante. Moderato - moderately (108–120 BPM) Allegretto - moderately fast (but less so than allegro)

The note that has this mark above it must be given its full value in other words you have to squeeze every drop out of that quaver. Every moment out of that crotchet.

A slow movt. is often called 'an Adagio'. adagissimo, extremely slow. adagio assai, very slow. From: adagio in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music »

classical music Use the word andante to describe a relatively slow, moderately paced tune. Your piano teacher might tell you to play a piece andante. The word andante, particularly common in classical music, is sometimes described as "at a walking pace." An andante movement in a symphony is faster than adagio but slower than allegro.

73–77 BPM Andante – at a walking pace (73–77 BPM) Moderato – moderately (86–97 BPM) Allegretto – moderately fast (98–109 BPM) Allegro – fast, quickly and bright (109–132 BPM)

Andante – at a walking pace (73–77 BPM) Moderato – moderately (86–97 BPM) Allegretto – moderately fast (98–109 BPM) Allegro – fast, quickly and bright (109–132 BPM)