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lar·ghet·to | \ lär-ˈge-(ˌ)tō 
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\ plural larghettos
Definition of larghetto
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a movement played larghetto
larghetto
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of larghetto (Entry 2 of 2)
: slower than andante but not so slow as largo —used as a direction in music
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The first known use of larghetto was circa 1724
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