larghetto

[ lahr-get-oh ]

/ lɑrˈgɛt oʊ /

Music.

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

a larghetto movement.

Origin of larghetto

1715–25; < Italian, diminutive of largo largo

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

larghetto

/ (lɑːˈɡɛtəʊ) music /

to be performed moderately slowly

a piece or passage to be performed in this way

Italian: diminutive of largo