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Synonyms for adagio

Noun

1. adagio, musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music, passage, musical passage
usage: (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully); "they played the adagio too quickly"
2. adagio, dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation
usage: a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers

Adjective

1. adagio, slow (vs. fast)
usage: (of tempo) leisurely

Adverb

1. adagio,adagio
usage: slowly; "here you must play adagio"
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