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    In music terms what does "adagio" mean?

    Question #65428. Asked by richiehull. (May 07 06 1:20 PM)


    fiftieschild

    		I believe that it refers to a "slow tempo"

    May 07 06, 2:01 PM
    Arpeggionist

    		It in fact does mean slow.

    May 07 06, 2:15 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Adagio, in musical notation, a tempo marking indicating that the music is to be played slowly.

    http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Adagio


    May 07 06, 2:20 PM

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