Definitions

1. noun

A slow movement in music, typically in a tempo range of 66 to 76 beats per minute.

“The adagietto movement of the ninth symphony by Beethoven is especially beautiful and emotional.”

2. noun

A short, slow movement in a larger musical composition, typically a symphony or a concerto.

“The adagietto in the symphony provided a much-needed contrast to the fast-paced allegro that came before it.”