andante

Definition: The Italian musical term andante is an indication to play with a relaxed, natural, and moderate tempo; a light, flowing rhythm.

BPM of Andante:

• 76-108 beats per minute; faster than adagio, but slower than allegretto.

See andante moderato and andantino.

Also Known As:

• walking tempo, because it imitates the rhythm of a slow pace.
• allant (Fr)
• gehend (Ger)

Pronunciation: ahn-dahn'-tay


Musical Symbols:
 ▪ (x) double-sharp
 ▪ arpeggiato
 ▪ repeat bar
 ▪ volta bracket
 ▪ (fp) fortepiano


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