How to Pronounce "adagio"
word
əˈdɑʒiˌoʊ
uh-DAH-zhee-oh
ædˈɑːdʒɪˌəʊ
uh-DAH-jee-oh
Definition
A musical term indicating a slow tempo, or a piece of music played slowly. It can also refer to a slow movement in dance, especially ballet.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈdɑʒiˌoʊ
British English
ædˈɑːdʒɪˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-DAH-zhee-oh
UK
uh-DAH-jee-oh
Listen in Context
The piece is marked adagio on the sheet music.
The ballet dancer practiced her adagio every day.
We listened to an adagio by Mozart in class.
"Let's slow things down with an adagio," said the conductor before the next piece.