lentissimo

/len.tis.sɪˈmoʊ/

Definitions

1. adverb

extremely slowly

“The conductor asked the orchestra to play adagio, but the pianist insisted on playing lentissimo instead.”

2. interjection

a signal to a musician to play extremely slowly

“Lentissimo!”

3. noun

a slow tempo marking

“The composer indicated a lentissimo section in the score.”

Synonyms

  • at a glacial pace
  • extremely slowly
  • very slowly

Antonyms

  • at a breakneck pace
  • extremely quickly
  • very quickly