lento
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len·to
(lĕn′tō) Musicadv. & adj.
In a slow tempo. Used chiefly as a direction.
n. pl. len·tos
A lento passage or movement.
[Italian, from Latin lentus, slow.]
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lento
(ˈlɛntəʊ) musicadj, adv
(Classical Music) to be performed slowly
n, pl -tos
(Classical Music) a movement or passage performed in this way
[C18: Italian, from Latin lentus slow]
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len•to
(ˈlɛn toʊ)Music. adj.
1. slow.
adv. 2. slowly.
[1715–25; < Italian < Latin lentus slow]
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lento
slower than adagio
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| Adj. | 1. | lento - (of tempo) slow slow - at a slow tempo; "the band played a slow waltz" |
| Adv. | 1. | lento - in music; "Play this lento, please" |
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