[Listening extract, audio available. See printed QP for questions.] A string quartet begins a movement marked Adagio. What speed should the performers play ...
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A string quartet begins a movement marked Adagio.
What speed should the performers play at? [1]
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When a movement is marked Adagio, the performers should play at a slow speed. [1] Adagio is an Italian tempo marking meaning "at ease" or "slowly." It typically indicates a tempo of around 55-72 beats per minute, making it one of the slower standard tempo markings. It is slower than andante (walking pace) but faster than grave (very slow and solemn). Adagio movements are often lyrical and expressive, giving performers time to shape phrases with care.
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