larghetto
Definition of the Italian term larghetto in music:
- somewhat slow (30–90 beats per minute), not as slow as largo
- movement, section, or piece marked larghetto
Language
Italian
Singular
larghetto (m)larghetta (f)
Plural
larghetti (m)larghette (f)
Tempo analysis
An analysis of 100 recordings of classical works marked larghetto indicates that larghetto is typically performed at a tempo between 30 and 90 beats per minute (BPM). The average tempo is 55 BPM.
The diagram below shows the tempo of each recording. The dataset includes works from the 18th to 20th centuries, where available, with no more than three recordings of the same work and no more than six by the same composer.
18th century
19th century
20th century
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include larghetto:
- larghetto con devozione – somewhat slow with devotion...
- larghetto con dolcezza – somewhat slow with sweetness...
- larghetto con grazia – somewhat slow with grace...
- larghetto con molto espressione – somewhat slow with much expression...
- larghetto con moto – somewhat slow with movement...
- larghetto e cantabile – somewhat slow and singable (in a singing style)...
- larghetto e mezzo piano – somewhat slow and moderately soft...
- larghetto e piano – somewhat slow and soft...
- larghetto non troppo – somewhat slow but not too much...
- larghetto non troppo lento – somewhat slow but not too slow...
Musical examples
Music scores that include larghetto:
- Edward Elgar: Serenade for String Orchestra (1888‑1892) Page 7
- Georg Benda: 6 Harpsichord Sonatas (1757) Page 4
- Maria Hester Park: Piano Sonata in C major (ca. 1796) Page 6
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to larghetto: