How do you pronounce adagio in Italian?
What does adagio mean?
: at a slow tempo —used chiefly as a direction in music. adagio. noun. plural adagios.
How do you pronounce Adagietto?
How do you pronounce vivace in music?
What does Lento mean?
: at a slow tempo —used especially as a direction in music.
What does Vivace mean in English?
vivace. adverb or adjective. Definition of vivace (Entry 2 of 2) : in a brisk spirited manner —used as a direction in music.

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