slow adagio movement

noun phrase

1. A section of a piece of classical music that is played slowly and expressively; “adagio” is the Italian musical direction for a slow tempo.

   B2

   countable

   • "The second movement is a beautiful slow adagio movement for strings."B1
   • "The composer contrasts the energetic first movement with a reflective slow adagio movement."B2

2. A slow and graceful movement in ballet or other dance, performed at a leisurely pace.

   C1

   formal

   • "The ballet featured a slow adagio movement that captivated the audience."B2