play an andante movement

verb phrase

1. to perform a section of a musical composition that should be played at a moderately slow, flowing tempo

   B2

   transitiveformal

   • "The pianist played an andante movement from the sonata."B1
   • "The orchestra played an andante movement with a gentle, expressive character."B2
   • "She practiced playing the andante movement slowly to perfect her timing."B1
   • "To play an andante movement convincingly, musicians must maintain a steady pulse without making the music feel sluggish."C1