Largo

/ˈlɑːrɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

In music, a slow and stately tempo.

The symphony opens with a largo that sets a somber mood.

A section of a musical piece that is played in a slow tempo.

She performed the largo from the concerto beautifully.

adjective

Describing something that is long or extended.

The largo street was lined with tall trees.

Used to describe an expansive or broad characteristic.

He took a largo view of the landscape, enjoying its vastness.

From Italian, meaning 'wide' or 'broad', derived from Latin 'largus'.

largo tempo

A term used in music to denote a slow pace.

in largo

Used to indicate that a piece should be played slowly and broadly.

largo (music)

Refers specifically to a musical term denoting slow tempo.

larghetto

Slightly faster than largo, but still slow.

To take a long time or to be slow.

I was so largo with my response that I missed the conversation altogether.

In general usage to indicate something that is lengthy.

The movie was so largo that I almost fell asleep.