andantino movement

noun

1. A section of a musical work that is marked andantino, indicating a moderately slow tempo, usually slightly faster than andante, although the exact meaning can vary by composer or tradition.

   C1

   countableformal

   • "The second movement is an andantino movement for strings."B2
   • "The pianist gave the andantino movement a gentle, flowing character."C1
   • "In this symphony, the andantino movement provides a lyrical contrast to the energetic opening movement."C2