second adagio movement

/ˈsɛkənd əˈdɑːdʒiəʊ ˈmuːvmənt/

noun phrase

  1. The second movement of a multi-movement musical work, played at an adagio tempo and typically slow, lyrical, and expressive.

    B2

    countable

    • "The second adagio movement is calm and beautiful."B1
    • "The orchestra played the second adagio movement with great tenderness."B2
    • "In the symphony, the second adagio movement provides a reflective contrast to the energetic first movement."C1
    • "In ballet, the second adagio movement allows dancers to showcase their grace and technical skill."C1

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