Which term means slow?

Which term means slow?

• A. a tempo
• B. Allargando
• C. accelerando
• D. Adagio

Answer: (D)

Tempo markings tell you how fast to play. The term that means slow is adagio, an Italian marking used to indicate a relaxed, leisurely pace with expressive, singing lines. It guides you to sustain a gentle, slow tempo rather than rushing. Other markings describe different speed actions: accelerando means gradually speeding up; allargando indicates gradually broadening the tempo and feel; a tempo means returning to the original speed after a change. So adagio directly signals a slow tempo.

Tempo markings tell you how fast to play. The term that means slow is adagio, an Italian marking used to indicate a relaxed, leisurely pace with expressive, singing lines. It guides you to sustain a gentle, slow tempo rather than rushing. Other markings describe different speed actions: accelerando means gradually speeding up; allargando indicates gradually broadening the tempo and feel; a tempo means returning to the original speed after a change. So adagio directly signals a slow tempo.