noun
- Plural of larghetto; musical passages or compositions performed at a moderately slow tempo, faster than largo but slower than andante.
Usage: musical term; Italian origin; used in classical and orchestral music
Examples
- The symphony contains three larghettos that showcase the string section's lyrical qualities.
- The composer marked several larghettos throughout the concerto to provide contrast with the faster movements.
- Musicians must carefully balance tempo when performing multiple larghettos in succession.
- The conductor emphasized the larghettos as the emotional heart of the piece.