larghetto

[ lahr-get-oh ]

/ lɑrˈgɛt oʊ /

Music.

adjective, adverb

somewhat slow; not so slow as largo, but usually slower than andante.

noun, plural lar·ghet·tos.

a larghetto movement.

Nearby words

largemouth bass, largen, larger-than-life, largess, largesse, larghetto, largish, largo, lari, lariam, lariat

Origin of larghetto

1715–25; < Italian, diminutive of largo largo

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Examples from the Web for larghetto

Because of its beauty and its association with Delphine, I would suggest that the pianolist begin with this larghetto.
The Pianolist|Gustav Kobb
I would particularly mention the Larghetto, from the second Concerto, a piece full of poetic charm.
Frederic Chopin, v. 1 (of 2)|Moritz Karasowski
The details of the larghetto must be studied (say, at the organ).
Beethoven's Symphonies Critically Discussed|Alexander Teetgen
These effects readily are discoverable in the larghetto of the Potocka concerto.
The Pianolist|Gustav Kobb

The second movement, Larghetto, requires a frequent change of measure.
Life of Beethoven|Anton Schindler

British Dictionary definitions for larghetto

larghetto

/ (lɑːˈɡɛtəʊ) music /

adjective, adverb

to be performed moderately slowly

noun plural -tos

a piece or passage to be performed in this way

Word Origin for larghetto

Italian: diminutive of largo

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