passo
Definition of the Italian term passo in music:
- passage (of text or a musical work)
- step, dance step
Language
Italian
Singular
passo
Plural
passi
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include passo:
- passo a cinque – dance for five performers
- passo a due – dance for two performers
- passo a quattro – dance for four performers
- passo a tre – dance for three performers
- passo di carica – double quick march
- passo raddoppiato – quick step
Musical examples
Music scores that include passo:
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 3 (1794‑1795) Page 9