largamente
/ˌlɑːɡəˈmɛnti/ /ˌlɑːɡəˈmɛnteɪ/Music
adverb
As a musical direction: in a slow, broad style.
noun
A movement or passage in a musical composition which is to be played largamente. Also: the musical direction indicating that a movement or passage is to be played largamente.
adjective
That is to be played largamente.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Italian largamente generously, broadly, extensively from largo + -mente, suffix forming adverbs.
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