noun
Uncommon
largo
Largo (noun) means a very slow musical tempo, or a piece played at that tempo. Example: “The symphony opens with a solemn largo.”
noun
1
A very slow musical tempo, or a piece played at that tempo.
"The symphony opens with a solemn largo."
adj
1
Played or marked to be performed very slowly and broadly, as a musical direction.
"The conductor asked the strings to play the passage largo."
How to use largo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA musical term for a very slow, stately pace.
When to use it
A technical music term, mainly used in classical scores and performance instructions.
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Word forms
- Plural
- largos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian largo, meaning "broad" or "slow," from Latin largus.
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What does “largo” mean?
The word “largo” means a very slow musical tempo, or a piece played at that tempo. In plain terms, a musical term for a very slow, stately pace.
How do you use “largo” in a sentence?
Here is “largo” used in a sentence: “The symphony opens with a solemn largo.”
What part of speech is “largo”?
Depending on how it is used, “largo” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “largo” come from?
The word “largo” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian largo, meaning "broad" or "slow," from Latin largus.
Is “largo” a common word?
“Largo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “largo” have?
“Largo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a very slow musical tempo, or a piece played at that tempo.
