andantino

[ ahn-dahn-tee-noh, an-dan-; Italian ahn-dahn-tee-naw ]

adjective

1. slightly faster than andante.

noun

, plural an·dan·ti·nos, Italian an·dan·ti·ni [ahn-dahn-, tee, -nee].

1. an andantino movement or piece.

andantino

/ ˌændænˈtiːnəʊ /

adjective

1. (to be performed) slightly faster, or slightly more slowly, than andante

noun

1. a passage or piece to be performed in this manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of andantino¹

1810–20; < Italian, equivalent to andan ( te ) andante + -ino diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of andantino¹

C19: diminutive of andante

Example Sentences

And again, it has a coda pausing on the dominant chord and followed by an Andantino.

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The Andantino which follows offers a strong contrast to both movements of the concertante.

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The Andantino (3-8), which follows is lighter in tone, and well expresses alternations of repulsion and attraction.

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What really pleases me is his singing of certain little things andantino, which he does in his own style.

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In like manner he feels in the Andante, reflection, and in the final Andantino, melancholy consolation.

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