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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

largo (music)
Refers specifically to a musical term denoting slow tempo.
larghetto
Slightly faster than largo, but still slow.

Slang Meanings

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.