adagio /əˈdɑːd͡ʒiəʊ/noun 3adjective 1adverb 1forms 1 noun3 •A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully. •A passage having this mark. •A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.We took a little walk. Part of the time her earrings banged against my chest and part of the time we did the splits in unison, like adadio dancers. — 1939 adjective1 •Describing a passage having this mark. adverb1 •Played rather slowly. formsadagios
