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andantino

adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • CMU ARPABET: AA2 N D AA2 N T IY1 N OW0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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adv

Meaning 1

Of a tempo that is slightly faster than andante but slower than moderato.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A piece of music played in this style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

(of tempo) moderately fast

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Italian andantino, the diminutive of andante.