Largo
Very slow and broad; the slowest standard tempo marking.
Category
tempo
Pronunciation
LAR-goh
Origin
Italian
Tempo
40–60 BPM
Length
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About Largo
Largo indicates a very slow, stately tempo, typically between 40 and 60 BPM. The word means "broad" in Italian, suggesting not just slowness but a sense of grandeur and spaciousness.
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