Meaning of andante in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɑnˈdɑnˌteɪ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   andante

   Definitions

   1. (of tempo) moderately slow

   Synonyms

   • slow

2. Adverb

   andante

   Etymology

   Italian, literally ‘going’, present participle of andare

   Definitions

   1. at a moderately slow temp

   Examples

   • « this passage must be played andante »

3. Noun

   andante

   Definitions

   1. a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)