Andante: meaning, definitions and examples

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andante

 

[ anหˆdante ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical term

Andante is a musical term used to indicate a moderately slow tempo. It is derived from the Italian word 'andare', which means 'to go', suggesting a walking pace. In a musical score, andante typically signals the performer to maintain a relaxed and flowing style.

Synonyms

at a walking pace, moderately slow

Examples of usage

  • The symphony moved into an andante section, creating a soothing atmosphere.
  • The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the movement andante.
  • She played her piece at an andante pace to emphasize its lyrical qualities.

Translations

Translations of the word "andante" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น andante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคฆเคพเค‚เคคเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช andante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ andante

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะดะฐั‚ะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ andante

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒ€ใƒณใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท andante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ andante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท andante

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋‹จํ…Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุฏุงู†ุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ andante

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ andante

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ andante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andante

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะดะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ andante

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ andante

Etymology

The word 'andante' originates from the Italian language, where it is the present participle of the verb 'andare', which means 'to go'. This term entered the musical lexicon during the late Renaissance and Baroque periods, becoming a standard term for tempo in Western classical music. During this time, musicians began to use more descriptive terms to indicate how compositions should be played, resulting in a richness of expression in performance. The use of 'andante' not only provided a clear direction for performers but also allowed composers to convey a specific emotional quality in their works. Over time, andante has become a fundamental term that is still widely used in sheet music and musical annotations today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,622, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.