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Andante

At a walking pace; moderately slow.

Category
tempo
Pronunciation
ahn-DAHN-teh
Origin

Italian

Tempo
76108 BPM
Length
78 words · 1 min read

About Andante

Andante derives from the Italian verb "andare" meaning "to go" or "to walk." It indicates a tempo that is unhurried yet maintains forward momentum, typically between 76 and 108 BPM. It is one of the most frequently used tempo markings in classical music.
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