andantino

/ˌændənˈtiːnoʊ/

adverb

  1. In a moderately slow musical tempo, traditionally slightly faster than andante, though usage can vary.

    C1

    music

    • "The pianist played the melody andantino."B2
    • "The conductor asked the orchestra to perform the passage andantino."C1

adjective

  1. Describing music performed at a moderately slow tempo, traditionally slightly faster than andante.

    C1

    music

    • "The piece begins with an andantino movement."B2
    • "The composer wrote an andantino section to create a calm, flowing mood."C1

noun

  1. A piece or passage of music played at an andantino tempo.

    C1

    countable; music

    • "The orchestra played an andantino before the final movement."B2
    • "This gentle andantino provides a smooth transition into the dramatic finale."C1

Collocations

andantino tempoandantino movementandantino passageandantino pace

Word family

andantetempo