moderato

adverb or adjective

mo·​der·​a·​to ˌmä-də-ˈrä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce moderato (audio)
: moderate
—used as a direction in music to indicate tempo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin moderatus

First Known Use

circa 1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moderato was circa 1724

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“Moderato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderato. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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moderato

adverb or adjective
mo·​der·​a·​to ˌmäd-ə-ˈrät-ō How to pronounce moderato (audio)
: at a moderate tempo
—used as a direction in music

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