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andante

/ɑnˈdɑn(ˌ)teɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
an-dan-te
IPA
/ɑnˈdɑn(ˌ)teɪ/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.

noun

A passage having this mark.

adv

Played at a moderately slow tempo.

adj

Describing a passage having this mark.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian andante.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɑnˈdɑn(ˌ)teɪ/
  • British English: /ænˈdæn.ti/

Inflected Forms

andantes (plural)

Phrases

andante moderato

Rhymes With

dante comandante ristorante volante squillante anti ante auntie panty shanty chianti scanty

Questions

How do you pronounce andante?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɑnˈdɑn(ˌ)teɪ/.
What does andante mean?
A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.
Where does andante come from?
Borrowed from Italian andante.

How to pronounce andante

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