Meaning & Definition of word "Largo"

Largo

/ˈlɑːrɡoʊ/

1. In music, a slow and stately tempo.
- Example: The symphony opens with a largo that sets a somber mood.
2. A section of a musical piece that is played in a slow tempo.
- Example: She performed the largo from the concerto beautifully.

1. Describing something that is long or extended.
- Example: The largo street was lined with tall trees.
2. Used to describe an expansive or broad characteristic.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To take a long time or to be slow.

● Example Sentence: I was so largo with my response that I missed the conversation altogether.

Meaning: In general usage to indicate something that is lengthy.

● Example Sentence: The movie was so largo that I almost fell asleep.