play an adagio section

verb phrase

1. To perform a section of music at a slow, gentle tempo, typically in a graceful and expressive manner.

   B1

   transitive; play + an adagio sectionformal

   • "The pianist played an adagio section beautifully."B1
   • "The conductor asked the orchestra to play an adagio section with a warm, expressive sound."B2
   • "During the final movement, the ensemble played an adagio section whose restrained tempo created a reflective atmosphere."C1